A tragic incident occurred at an Arkansas country club’s splash pad, where a beloved toddler, who was the pride and joy of his parents, lost his life to a brain-eating amoeba. According to Arkansas Online, 16-month-old Michael Alexander Pollock III contracted the rare brain-eating infection while his parents were out of state and sadly passed away on Sept. 4.
In a press release, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed that the cause of the toddler’s death was an infection caused by the amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri. It is believed that the young child was exposed to the brain-eating amoeba while playing at the splash pad of a Little Rock, Arkansas, country club.
Brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, 3-D illustration. (iStock)
The Arkansas Department of Health sent water samples to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which confirmed the presence of the amoeba, according to the press release. In response, the Country Club of Little Rock voluntarily closed its pool and splash pad, ensuring there is no ongoing risk to the public. Although these infections are rare, with an average of only three cases per year in the United States, they are unfortunately often fatal.
The obituary for the young child expressed the deep impact he had on the lives of his family, friends, and even strangers, with his infectious smile and playful nature. The Follow Google News
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