Health officials identify 'likely source' of rare brain infection that killed NC teen | WLOS
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North Carolina health officials identified a community organization's water feature in Durham County as the likely source of a brain infection that resulted in a teenager's death. The investigation found that the infection was linked to Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba associated with rare but serious health risks.
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This news article is well-structured and adheres to journalistic standards with mostly clear information and good sourcing, though it could have benefitted from more direct citations of sources responsible for the statements.
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