| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Sept. 5, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Sept. 5, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/post/burlington-north-carolina-mom-speaks-teen-moises-ponce-mendoza-dies-rare-brain-eating-amoeba/19795766/ |
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BURLINGTON, N.C. -- A North Carolina teen died Monday after [ contracting a
rare brain-eating amoeba ][1] , and his family is still seeking answers about
how he became infected.
Health experts say the illness is seen in fewer than 10 cases a year. The family
of Moises Ponce Mendoza says the 17-yea...