An eight-year-old girl in Louisiana has died from a rare infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba. The child is believed to have been infected while swimming in a lake near her home, according to CNN. The amoeba, *Naegleria fowleri*, is a single-celled organism that can cause a devastating brain infection when water enters the nose. Symptoms typically begin within a week and progress rapidly, leading to severe illness and often, fatality. The girl passed away over the weekend after being hospitalized. This case highlights the potential dangers of recreational water activities and the importance of taking precautions against such infections. Health officials are investigating the lake to assess the risk to others.