Survivor of brain-eating amoeba shares his story

Sebastian DeLeon is one of four people to survive the brain-eating amoeba in the U.S., which he contracted while swimming in a Florida pond.

[@la7427]

The difference in recovery from the 3rd person to the 4th is insane. This kid was so lucky

[@vermili0n]

Incredible lucky, I didn’t expect him to be this… normal

[@kelseyfiona9]

this is so sad and scary.. glad he’s recovered!!!!! so sad for all of the victims :(

[@todaystomorrow2545]

What the heck - why have we never heard of this! And I thought those who wore nose clips were dorks. Everyone should wear them!

[@J0LL1B33]

We have heard of it, we just haven’t heard of it right now because it’s rare.

[@spooky4655]

its very rare

[@omitron_]

people who wear nose clips are dorks. you're more likely to drown than catch it.

[@NeoTribe1]

We have heard of this... you haven't. Sit down

[@codingvio7383]

We have heard of it every now and then. It is just so incredibly rare it just isn't always on the headlines.

[@taylorbranson7790]

Honestly he’s dope he survived this. Insane.

[@helenat8826]

Congratulations on making it thru. Ur blessed

[@MrTrombonejr]

This guy is so lucky

[@DontTouchMahPie]

Had a brain eating amoeba once, poor fella died of starvation

[@DontTouchMahPie]

It's not funny, he died

[@HelyzWasTaken]

Mine died of hungry

[@DontTouchMahPie]

@@HelyzWasTaken poor guy

[@kuroel]

stolen

[@SaberTooth_TFG]

not surprised lmao

[@METRIKxv1]

It's not a bacteria. It's an amoeba.

[@SpreadTheLolz.]

Real

[@user-ww3vi6ox2p]

such a big difference!

[@Voys0]

Pretty big difference​@@user-ww3vi6ox2p

[@KO-ye8lm]

Glad he recovered! What is the common denominator between those who recover and those who don't? Underlying conditions? Immune system? Age? Gender?

[@DJbradee]

It’s just luck I think, if you are lucky enough to get diagnosed early and treated with impavido and have a decent immune system, you should be alright. But if not treated you might end up having a stroke or something, falling unconscious and going into a coma, which is when they can’t treat you anymore

[@RabbitConfirmed]

NEW FEAR UNLOCKED

[@shelberz1]

Thank you

[@KatieLeeTitus]

As long as people wear nose plugs or hold their noses they’ll be fine also don’t use tap water for the neti pot get a gallon of distilled water in stores.

[@emergencyfood3568]

As if nose plugs are magical devices guaranteed to work with 100% effectiveness. The nonchalance with which you tell people to swim in amoeba-infested water and risk contracting a disease with a near-universal fatality rate is shocking. You should be seriously ashamed of yourself for encouraging such nonsensical behavior.

[@vermili0n]

One of the luckiest guys on the planet honesty, that’s crazy

[@rfa4500]

Was preparing a test look where i am now

[@MinuMat]

Did the newslady call it an abeba? @2:08 mark

[@nicholasmupchurch604]

Who cares wtf

[@𰌳]

1:45 say what???

[@lijampotil3570]

Impavido

[@Slaythehippies]

Brain eating amoeba doesn't live in Saltwater. So say all you want about how dangerous the ocean is, that's my choice when I want to swim.

[@nadanalia3000]

So sad and scary!!

[@cobesims1409]

Never heard of it

[@HelyzWasTaken]

I had a brain eating amoeba once, poor fellla died of hungry

[@SrS1lly_real]

One time I had a brain eating amoba lil bro died of hungry

[@MartinLooterKing123]

You copied this comment

[@aubsta1]

Ameoba are not bacteria

[@RhondeBrathwaite]

Insane

[@Mega13green]

Is that ameba in every pond or lake, should i be scared?

[@joellebrown539]

Yes and even if it isn't in every pond, lake or river possible u still shouldn't risk ur life cuz u never know. Ur not testing the water to know if there is so it's better not to swim in there

[@Mega13green]

@@joellebrown539 fs thanks for the feedback.

[@ericd.9038]

Don’t put any water up your nose intentionally unless it’s prescribed by a doctor, or is boiled thoroughly first. Wear a nose clip if you’re worried about swimming and you’ll never get this, it’s already rare as it is even without nose clips. Beyond that always avoid warm bodies of water, avoid stagnant water, and definitely avoid untreated pools and ponds

[@nancysatkinson1568]

* Amobea ( correction in my spelling)

[@jennimontalvan]

What pond…?!

[@joellebrown539]

Every pond u dummy and lakes and rivers avoid swimming in them all

[@tysonatkins2468]

Hmmm like 7 cases all in Florida creepy

[@literallyjesusbehindbars]

There have been more cases in Texas than Florida.

[@fungo6631]

Is it amoeba or bacteria? Make up your mind!

[@Kenajadge]

Hold up🤚🏾🛑 if I jump in there would I become a zombie cuz I wouldn’t have a brain and I would’ve got 1 million HELL YAH

[@autumnfragrance6326]

He's fine and dandy

[@vivsika3137]

🇩🇪 W

[@uhbgbhbjjhbjhm]

caseoh

[@NeoTribe1]

"There's no reason a kid should be scared to go into a pond..." lol... these new breedlings think life I a picnic. It's kinda fun watching them rot

[@Town_Country96]

Damn

[@mr.paperbag4862]

Yeah cause you’re just some tough guy lmao. Keep whining online keyboard dork.

[@chyke6272]

Lol....one day, this comment will be used against you. One day.

[@KenziDTM]

Weirdo

[@Annelie_perhonen5]

He meant there's no reason a kid should have to be scared about having no cure for something they could easily get, and hopes his story will change the fact many hospitals don't have in their storage the right medication🌝