Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Queensland Water Supply: What You Need to Know
Published on: Aug. 16, 2025, 1:20 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Naegleria fowleri, also known as the 'brain-eating amoeba,' has been detected in drinking water supplies in Augathella and Charleville, Queensland. The microorganism causes primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, a nearly always fatal brain infection. Although rare, its presence has prompted health warnings. Authorities advise against activities that allow water to enter nostrils.
