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The Naegleria fowleri ameba, or the "brain-eating amoeba," makes its home in people's brains. Infection causes brain inflammation, extensive destruction of brain tissue, vomiting, stiff neck, hallucinations, and seizures. After the onset of symptoms, the disease progresses rapidly and causes death within 3\x967 days.

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