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Brain-Eating Parasite KILLS Missouri Swimmer
Patriot Spotlight ^ | August 26, 2025 | Staff

Posted on 08/26/2025 6:23:54 AM PDT by Red Badger

A Missouri resident has died from a brain-eating amoeba infection after contracting the deadly parasite during recreational water activities, highlighting serious gaps in public health warnings about these lethal waterborne threats.

Story Snapshot

* Adult Missouri patient dies from rare Naegleria fowleri brain infection after Lake of the Ozarks waterskiing

* Brain-eating amoeba has 97% fatality rate with only four survivors nationally since 1962

* Patient died within six days of hospitalization despite intensive care treatment

* Health officials refuse to close recreational water sites despite deadly risk to families

Deadly Parasite Claims Missouri Life

An adult Missouri resident died August 19 at a St. Louis-area hospital after contracting primary amebic meningoencephalitis from the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services confirmed the death followed a brief intensive care hospitalization. The patient reportedly contracted the infection while waterskiing at Lake of the Ozarks, where warm freshwater provides ideal conditions for this deadly parasite to thrive and attack unsuspecting recreational water users.

The infection represents an almost certain death sentence once contracted. Medical literature confirms the parasite migrates directly to the brain through nasal passages, causing severe inflammation and tissue destruction. Despite advanced medical care and intensive treatment protocols, the patient succumbed within days of diagnosis, illustrating the parasite’s devastating effectiveness against human victims.

Alarming Pattern of Government Inaction

Missouri health officials refuse to implement meaningful protective measures despite knowing the deadly risks families face. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources stated widespread closures of recreational areas are not warranted. Questions arise if they’re prioritizing economic interests over citizen safety. This bureaucratic approach leaves families vulnerable to a parasite that kills 97% of its victims, with only four documented survivors nationally since tracking began in 1962.

The lackadaisical response exemplifies government agencies failing to protect American families from known deadly threats. Rather than taking decisive action to warn citizens or temporarily restrict access during peak danger periods, officials offer generic safety advisories while maintaining full recreational access. This approach puts the burden of protection on individual families rather than government agencies responsible for public safety.

Rare but Lethal Threat Demands Serious Response

Only 167 cases have been documented nationally between 1962 and 2024, with just three previous Missouri cases since the mid-1980s. However, the near-universal fatality rate makes each exposure potentially catastrophic for affected families. The current case marks the first Missouri death in decades, demonstrating how rarely these infections occur but how devastating they become when contracted during routine recreational activities.

Health experts emphasize prevention as the only effective strategy since no reliable treatment exists once symptoms appear. The rapid progression from exposure to death within days leaves little opportunity for medical intervention. Families deserve clear, direct warnings about specific high-risk activities and locations rather than vague advisories that minimize the deadly nature of this threat to loved ones engaging in popular summer recreational activities.

Sources:

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services official bulletin

Missouri patient dies from rare waterborne amoeba infection


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; History; Outdoors; Sports
KEYWORDS: bacteria; fearporn; hysteria
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To: Red Badger

I remember two people getting this brain-eating amoeba from using neti pots- from using tap water!

“A 69-year-old woman in Seattle died from a rare and fatal brain infection caused by the amoeba Balamuthia mandrillaris, which is believed to have entered her body through the use of untreated tap water in a neti pot.”

“A man in southwest Florida died after becoming infected with a rare brain-eating amoeba, which state health officials say was ‘possibly as a result of sinus rinse practices utilizing tap water.’”

The CDC recommends using boiled, sterile or distilled water.

I use a neti pot constantly b/c of allergies and use either boil or distilled water.


41 posted on 08/26/2025 8:46:11 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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To: Bob434

The Lake of the Ozarks has tier one residences and for decades accepted human waste directly from those properties. There have been notices about e coli in recent years. I am amazed that this hasn’t happened earlier to more people.


42 posted on 08/26/2025 9:03:22 AM PDT by MHT
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To: Red Badger

It’s Missouri which is pretty much deep red. So they need to scare as much as possible.


43 posted on 08/26/2025 9:05:46 AM PDT by DouglasKC
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To: Red Badger
Stop sticking things up your nose...


44 posted on 08/26/2025 9:34:07 AM PDT by jerod (Nazis were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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To: piasa

Yes, I forgot the sarcasm tag. Hahaha! I was waiting for someone to say something.


45 posted on 08/26/2025 10:11:31 AM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: Lou L

Yeah, that was the joke. 8~)


46 posted on 08/26/2025 10:36:36 AM PDT by real saxophonist (Michael Bennet claps on 1 and 3.)
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To: Red Badger

Happens yearly in warm/hot pools of water.


47 posted on 08/26/2025 11:17:28 AM PDT by Harpotoo (Being a socialist is a lot easier than having to WORK like the rest of US;-))
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To: nwrep

Dont face plant going above 5MPH. Dont fill up on lake water. It’ll kill you!


48 posted on 08/26/2025 1:09:12 PM PDT by Delta 21 (None of us are descendants of fearful men!)
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To: Red Badger

“”through nasal passages, causing severe inflammation and tissue destruction.””

What are the other symptoms that would make a person seek medical treatment?

I DID read the article but couldn’t find any symptoms mentioned.


49 posted on 08/26/2025 1:53:23 PM PDT by Thank You Rush
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To: MHT

sheesh- surprised a lot of folks haven’t gotten sick- The lake near us has a duck problem and it causes ‘swimmer’s itch’ every year- but people still swim there-


50 posted on 08/26/2025 5:34:19 PM PDT by Bob434 (Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana)
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To: Thank You Rush

Bleeding holes in your skin is the big one..................


51 posted on 08/27/2025 5:11:16 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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