Deadly Amoeba Found Along Wyoming Parkway
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JACKSON, Wyo. — Grand Teton National Park officials say a deadly species of amoeba has been found in waters along the John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway between Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park.
The Naegleria fowleri organism causes amoebic meningitis and almost always kills humans within 10 days of infection. Officials said the amoeba has been found in Huckleberry Hot Springs and Polecat Creek near Flagg Ranch along the parkway.
Warnings have been posted in the area and officials are recommending against using the water in any way.
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