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‘He thought he was safe’: SC family calls for change after son’s death from amoeba
The Carr family is urging state officials to take action to prevent future tragedies and raise awareness about the hidden ...
Why the family of 12-year-old Lake Murray amoeba victim wants an investigation
Attorney and Columbia City Councilman Tyler Bailey was hired by the family to independently investigate the child’s death.
Couple calls for SC testing, reporting of freshwater amoeba after son’s death from brain infection
The parents of Jaysen Carr are calling for freshwater testing and public alerts after their son died of a brain infection ...
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State says lack of standards prevents testing for deadly amoeba
A state environmental official said this week the state doesn't test freshwater bodies of water for deadly “brain-eating” ...
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Experts say brain-eating amoeba risk remains low but awareness is key
Concerns are growing around the Carolinas after a child died of a deadly brain amoeba in the midlands area of South Carolina.
‘He truly had the gift of love’: Parents of boy who died from amoeba call for change
The family spoke in front of the media for the first time Tuesday, calling on state agencies to test fresh bodies of water ...
South Carolina lawmaker proposes water safety bill after child's death from freshwater amoeba
A South Carolina lawmaker plans a water safety bill after a child's tragic death from a brain-eating amoeba. COLUMBIA, S.C. — ...
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Brain-eating amoeba test created by Orlando doctors catches illness faster. A tragic case is renewing interest
A deadly case of brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina is bringing renewed national attention to a test developed right here ...