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The Brain Eating Naegleria Fowleri Claims Second Victim by Dariusinc(m): 11:06am On Aug 19, 2011 |
A parasite known as the "brain-eating amoeba" has claimed its second young American victim this month. Christian Strickland, a 9-year-old from Henrico County in Virginia contracted an infection after visiting a fishing camp in his state. He died of meningitis on August 5. This week, health department officials confirmed that the deadly amoeba--officially known as "Naegleria fowleri"--was to blame. MY QUESTION IS WHY WAS IT GIVEN A NAME AS NIGERIA FOWL To read more go to http://news.yahoo.com/3-die-rare-brain-infection-amoeba-water-001505888.html http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/brain-eating-amoeba-claims-second-victim-month-161107259.html |
Re: The Brain Eating Naegleria Fowleri Claims Second Victim by alicaaa: 6:26pm On Aug 20, 2011 |
Really, This "brain-eating amoeba" has putted whole America in dangerous situaton, Hope doctor's will find the solution of it, as soon as possible. _____________ electronic cigarette |
Re: The Brain Eating Naegleria Fowleri Claims Second Victim by jamace(m): 6:41pm On Aug 20, 2011 |
MY QUESTION IS WHY WAS IT GIVEN A NAME AS NIGERIA FOWLDon't mind them o. Before you know it now, they will trace the origin to Nigeria, |
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