{"id":2035551,"date":"2023-09-17T21:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T01:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arkansas-infant-dies-from-brain-eating-amoeba-infection\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T21:19:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T01:19:13","slug":"arkansas-infant-dies-from-brain-eating-amoeba-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arkansas-infant-dies-from-brain-eating-amoeba-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Arkansas baby dies from deadly amoeba infection."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Farkansas-infant-dies-from-brain-eating-amoeba-infection%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035551&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Tragic Incident: Toddler Dies from &#8220;Brain-Eating Amoeba&#8221; Infection<\/h2>\n<p>In a heartbreaking incident, a 16-month-old boy named Michael \u200bAlexander Pollock III from Arkansas has lost his life after being infected by a deadly &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beware-of-brain-eating-amoebas-and-lazy-journalists-but-mostly-lazy-journalists\/\" title=\"Beware Of Brain-Eating Amoebas And Lazy Journalists (But Mostly Lazy Journalists)\">brain-eating amoeba<\/a>.&#8221; It is believed that the toddler was exposed to the \u2063organism while playing in a splash pad.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Through\u2063 an investigation\u200c involving testing and inspection, [ADH] concluded that the individual was\u2064 likely exposed \u2064at the Country Club of Little Rock splash pad,&#8221; the \u2063department stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed \u2064that the victim contracted the infection\u2064 caused by the amoeba Naegleria\u2062 fowleri. This tragic incident occurred on the evening of September 4 at the Arkansas Children&#8217;s Hospital in Little\u2062 Rock.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>According \u2064to the U.S. \u200dCenters for Disease Control and Infection (CDC), Naegleria\u200c fowleri is an amoeba that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/parasites\/naegleria\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thrives<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/toddler-dies-after-encountering-hidden-danger-in-splash-pad\/\" title=\"Toddler's Tragic Death Linked to Hidden Danger in Splash Pad.\">warm freshwater environments<\/a> such \u2063as rivers, lakes, and hot \u200dsprings. It causes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rare-brain-eating-amoeba-strikes-swimmer-at-iowas-lake-of-three-fires\/\" title=\"Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Strikes Swimmer At Iowa\u2019s Lake Of Three Fires\">primary amebic meningoencephalitis<\/a> (PAM), \u200ba severe disease affecting the central\u200d nervous system.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Referred to as the &#8220;brain-eating amoeba,&#8221; Naegleria fowleri can lead to a brain\u2062 infection\u200c when contaminated water enters the nose. Although \u2064only a few cases are reported each year in the United States, the infection is \u2064usually fatal.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Between \u200b1962 and 2022, \u200cthere have been 157 cases of Naegleria fowleri infection in the United \u2064States, with a mere four survivors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This devastating incident follows a similar tragedy in March, where a man from southwest Florida lost his\u200c life due to Naegleria fowleri infection. The Florida Department of Health\u2062 had to issue an\u200c alert to raise awareness about the risks.<\/p>\n<p>Prevalence of Naegleria fowleri infections has been observed primarily\u2064 in southern states, with Texas and Florida reporting the highest number of cases. California, Arizona, and South Carolina have also reported \u200cseveral cases, while\u200b other states\u200b have seen fewer infections.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>PAM &#8220;disproportionately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/parasites\/naegleria\/infection-sources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">affects<\/a> males and children. The reason for\u2063 this distribution pattern\u200d is unclear but may\u2063 reflect the types of water activities (such as diving or watersports) that might be more common among \u200dyoung boys,&#8221; according to the\u2062 CDC.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The symptoms \u2062of \u200bNaegleria fowleri infection\u200d appear\u2062 within one to \u206212 days after nasal exposure to the amoeba. Unfortunately, the disease progresses rapidly, often leading to death before a proper diagnosis can be made.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Treatment involves\u200b a \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/parasites\/naegleria\/treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">combination<\/a> \u2064of drugs that have shown effectiveness against Naegleria fowleri.\u200d However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arkansas-infant-dies-from-brain-eating-amoeba-infection\/\" title=\"Arkansas baby dies from deadly amoeba infection.\">survival rates remain extremely low<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Remarkably, there have been five survivors \u200cof Naegleria fowleri in \u2064North America, with four in the United States and one in Mexico. The first\u200b survivor\u200c in the United States dates back to 1978, and it is believed that\u200c the strain of Naegleria fowleri in that case\u200c was less virulent.<\/p>\n<p>Preventive measures include avoiding stirring up sediment in shallow warm water bodies and ensuring that tap water is boiled and cooled before rinsing sinuses.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are\u200d the\u2062 symptoms\u2062 of Naegleria fowleri infection, and how does the infection progress?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ria fowleri \u200dinfection reported in the U.S., of which only 5 individuals have survived.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The symptoms of Naegleria fowleri infection include severe \u200dheadache, fever,\u2064 nausea,\u2064 vomiting, and a stiff neck. As the infection progresses, it can cause confusion, seizures, hallucinations, and eventually, coma and death. The amoeba enters the brain through\u200d the olfactory nerves, which are connected to the nasal cavity.<\/p>\n<p>It is still unclear how the toddler came into contact \u2062with the contaminated \u2064water \u200dthat led to his infection. The ADH is currently investigating the source and trying to determine how the amoeba entered the splash pad. The splash pad has been temporarily closed as a precautionary \u200bmeasure while\u200d the investigation continues.<\/p>\n<p>Naegleria fowleri infections are\u2062 extremely rare, and there are no known \u2062effective\u200c treatments for the disease. Antifungal and antiparasitic drugs \u200bhave shown\u2062 limited success \u200bin a few rare cases. However, early diagnosis and immediate treatment are\u200d crucial\u200b for any chance of survival, and unfortunately, the \u2062symptoms of the infection often resemble those of other common illnesses, making it \u200ddifficult to identify in its early stages.<\/p>\n<p>Given the severity and fatality\u2062 rate of Naegleria \u200cfowleri\u2064 infections, it is important that public \u2062health agencies and water facilities take necessary measures to prevent the spread of this amoeba. The CDC recommends the\u200b use of nose plugs \u200cwhen participating in water activities \u200dthat involve warm \u200cfreshwater, such as swimming or using water parks and splash pads. Water facilities should also ensure proper maintenance and disinfection\u2064 of their water sources.<\/p>\n<p>In light \u200bof this tragic incident, it is crucial for parents and caregivers\u200c to be aware\u200c of \u2062the potential risks associated with\u200b warm freshwater environments. Extra precautions \u2062should be taken to \u2064prevent water from \u200centering children&#8217;s noses, such as \u200dusing \u200cnose plugs or keeping their \u200cheads above water when swimming or playing in \u200cwater bodies.<\/p>\n<p>While Naegleria fowleri infections \u2062are\u200c rare, the\u2062 consequences can be devastating. The loss of young Michael \u200bAlexander Pollock III serves as a tragic reminder of the \u2062importance of maintaining vigilance and prioritizing \u2062water safety, especially when it \u200ccomes\u2064 to\u2064 young children who are more \u200csusceptible to infections.<\/p>\n<p>Our \u200cthoughts and\u2064 condolences go out to the family and loved ones\u2063 of\u2063 Michael during this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-rapper-dmx-dies-aged-50-one-week-after-heart-attack-according-to-family-a-warrior-who-fought-till-the-very-end\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Rapper DMX Dies Aged 50, One Week After Heart Attack, According To Family. \u2018A Warrior Who Fought Till The Very End\u2019\">incredibly difficult time<\/a>. It is our hope that through increased awareness and preventive\u200b measures, \u200dsimilar tragedies can be\u200b avoided in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 16-month-old boy from Arkansas died after contracting a &#8220;brain-eating amoeba&#8221; while playing in a splash pad. Michael Alexander Pollock III passed away on Sept. 4 at Arkansas Children&#8217;s Hospital in Little Rock due to an infection caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":186,"featured_media":2035552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2035551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/186"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2035551"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035551\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2035552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2035551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2035551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2035551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}