North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say

A rare amoeba-related brain infection has left a teenager in critical condition. The infection is caused by a brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater.

The teen's condition is considered critical, according to officials. Further details about the case are available from the source.

The amoeba in question is known to be rare, and officials have reported the teen's illness, though specific circumstances surrounding the infection have not been described here.