A rare infection has claimed the life of an 8-year-old girl. Her parents announced her passing on social media, expressing their grief and stating that her brain injuries were too severe to recover from. The girl had been hospitalized since August 15 with a brain infection caused by an amoeba.

The infection is believed to have been acquired through contact with warm water. Further information about the incident is available, including details about the type of amoeba involved and the likely source of the infection.

The girl's family is coping with the loss, and an investigation into the incident has likely been undertaken by health authorities.