Brain-Eating Warning [VIDEO]: ‘Neagleria Fowleri’ Parasite Invaded 12-Year Old’s Brain; Florida Health Experts Advise Public To ‘Be Wary When Swimming’

A brain-eating warning was raised by the health officials in Florida to alert the swimmers regarding a potentially deadly parasite.

As reported by Jobs & Hire, the Florida Health Department issued a brain-eating warning after a 12-year old boy was rushed to the ICU and "underwent brain surgery after contracting primary amoebic meningoencephalitis."

The brain-eating warning was released after the 12-year old boy named Zachary was knee boarding together with his friends in a ditch that is filled with water on August 3. Zachary's mother said that Zachary slept the entire next day, which she shared was very unlikely of his active son. Because she felt something was wrong, the 7^th-grader was rushed to the hospital.

Doctors found out that the 12-year old's brain was invaded by a brain-eating parasitic worm called "Neagleria fowleri." This confirmed infection immediately prompted that Florida Health Department to release a brain-eating warning, advising the public to "to be wary when swimming, jumping or diving in freshwater." 

The brain-eating parasite, the 'Neagleri fowleri' dwells on high water temperatures with low water levels. Doctors say that the infection caused by the brain-eating parasite is "one of the most severe infections that we know of. Ninety-nine percent of people who get it die."

To learn more about the brain-eating amoeba, watch the video below: 

The 12-year old boy victimized by the brain-eating amoeba is still fighting for his life, as he remains in serious condition, after undergoing a brain surgery.

Also this summer, another 12-year old named Kali Hardig was also infected by the brain-eating parasite. Center for Diseases Control and Prevention managed to treat Hardig, which makes her the only 3^rd person to survive from the brain-eating parasite infection in the last 50 years. The post from Jobs 7 Hire noted, "While Kali is still recovering but is displaying positive results, the CDC has gotten in touch with the doctors of Zachary in hopes of healing the boy as well."

Zachary's family is hopeful that he will be able to survive the infection brought by the brain-eating parasite. His brother said, "He's strong. He's really, really strong."

Meanwhile, since the hot summer is still here, swimmers are advised to pay attention to the brain-eating warning. Dr. Carina Blackmore, interim state epidemiologist for Florida Health Department gave a brain-eating warning to the public. "If you are partaking in recreational swimming activities during this time, please take necessary precautions and remind your family and friends to do the same," she said for her statement for brain-eating warning.