Aaron Evans, 14, was the sixth victim to die from Naegleria fowleri infection. The amoeba, which likes warm shallow waters, enters the brain through the nasal cavity. Once infected, victims invariably succumb. There is no effective treatment.
Evans is believed to have been infected while swimming at Lake Havasu. Usually found in the southern US, the CDC said Naegleria can be in any lakes, hot springs or swimming pools, and warns people to stay away from warm sandy water.
Michael Beach, a CDC specialist, believes that rising temperatures in upcoming decades will bring more Naegleria attacks.
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