After hurricane Irma, Florida might have a greater risk of spreading infection. More specifically, brain-eating amoebas are more likely to thrive in the stagnant water.
These microbes can enter the body through the nose and reach the brain within a few days. There, they begin their feast, which in most cases is fatal.
This work in progress depicts an entry through which the parasite ingests its food – brain tissue. The piece will evolve to include other elements of this tragic event. Stay tuned!