16-month-old baby dies after being infected by DEADLY "Brain Eating Amoeba"

Once inside the brain, the amoeba attacks and feeds on brain tissue, shredding neurons and causing severe inflammation. It also releases enzymes and toxic molecules that break down brain cells, leading to extensive nerve damage. Even though the immune system tries to fight back infection, it can cause further brain injury

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