Lake Mead officials warn of rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba found present in hot springs

Officials in Nevada are warning visitors of a brain-eating amoeba, with a near 100% infection fatality rate, present at Lake Mead.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area said Naegleria fowleri – popularly known as "brain-eating amoeba" – has been found in hot springs at the hot springs below the Hoover Dam. -- More...