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A Missouri resident has contracted a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, commonly known as the "brain-eating amoeba."

Infection occurs when water containing the amoeba enters the nose and travels to the brain, causing severe inflammation.

People can reduce their risk of infection by holding their nose or using nose clips in warm fresh water or places with unchlorinated water.

A Missourian has contracted a rare, often deadly brain infection from an amoeba, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services . The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, is often called a "brain-eating amoeba."

While public health officials are still investigating how the patient was exposed, they are suspected to have been participating in

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