Colombia, SC (Wcbd– The South Carolina family is sad about the loss of its young son, who died after that Contracting with rare amoeba eating From swimming in a popular lake.
Jessen Car, 12, died of Colombia, died on July 18 after developing an infection linked to Naegleria Fowleri in Lake Murray, according to a statement issued by the family lawyer.
“The Jessen family is saddened by this unimaginable loss, but it is also grateful for the flow of love and support they received from society,” Lawyer Tyler Billy of Billy Law Company wrote in the statement that WCBD obtained from Nexstar’s WcBD.
The company said it was appointed by the Car family to conduct an independent investigation into the death of their son.
“The family has many questions about how and why Jessen died and wants to do everything in their power to ensure that this does not happen to another family,” the statement continued. “The Jessen family would like to thank the doctors and nurses in the national territories of the Bremma Health Hospital for their sponsorship and mercy for him and their entire family. We ask for privacy at this time as the family is preparing to put their son to rest.”
Lake Murray, where Jessen was swimming, is a tank “built in the late twenties of the twentieth century to produce hydroelectric energy,” according to what he said. Department of Natural Resources in South Carolina. It continues to provide water for a photo -pictured facility belonging to Dominional Energy. Swimming and other water sports are available in Lake Murray.
The Ministry of Public Health in the South Carolina state (DPH) stated that it was familiar with the Naegleria Fowleri case in early July, the first in the state since 2016. cases are not required to inform the agency.
I also told the agency State There is no “high risk associated with Lake Murray”, despite the death of Jessen. “We expect Naegleria Fowleri be present in any warm fresh water in the United States; however, the risk of infection is very low.”
Naegleria Fowleri is a microorganism that naturally occurs in the soil and warm fresh water sources, including lakes, rivers, ponds, and hot springs, according to what I mentioned. Disease control and prevention centers. In rare cases, they can be found in the swimming pools that are poorly maintained, spraying platforms, and tap water.
It is often contracted when the water contains amoeba through the person’s nose while swimming. Amiba can infect the brain and destroy the brain tissue, causing an infection known as essential amino meningitis (PAM).
Infections also occurred in a few cases when people used tap water, the kind of sinuses, or their nasal clips are cleared, as was the case with a Texas woman who died Earlier this summer.
However, the infection cannot be contracted by swallowing water that contains amoeba or spreads to others, according to the Center for Disease Control.
Experts say that although PAM is rare – usually affects less than 10 people annually in the United States – it is always a killer. The Center for Disease Control stated that among the 167 cases reported between 1962 and 2024, only four people survived.
Early symptoms of infection usually appear about five days after exposure, but it can occur anywhere between one and 12 days after that, according to the Center for Disease Control. It includes headaches, fever, nausea and vomiting.
With the progress of infection, health experts say symptoms including the harsh neck, confusion, lack of attention, loss of balance, and hallucinations can occur.
South Carolina officials said there is no greater danger to the public, and the chances of contracting with the infection remains low.
People can reduce the risk of infection by reducing the amount of water that enters their nose strongly by carrying it or wearing the nose section when jumping or diving into fresh water.