Boy dies of brain-eating bug he caught while swimming in a lake
The seven-year-old was killed by primary amoebic meningoencephalitis after being rushed to hospital on the day.Little David Pruitt had been swimming in a Californian lake at the end of July.
But he was taken to hospital after falling ill near his home in Tehama County on July 30, before tragically dying.page: "We are sad and broken-hearted to report that our sweet little David has passed on. "Please visit "Kyle Cares Amoeba Awareness" to learn more about this infection and how to protect yourself and your family. Take time to learn the signs and symptoms.
"The family is extremely thankful, humbled, and feel so blessed to know people care so deeply for them and have and are still praying for them and have donated what they can to help them during this tragic time." The infection that killed the youngster is very rare - with only ten cases reported in California since 1971.
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