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This day in history: A 7 year old American girl died after touching an African Snail in Japan on this day in 2000.
"Bliss Scott, a first-grader at Stearley Heights Elementary School on Kadena Air Base, died of meningo-encephalitis, an infection of the brain and its covering that has symptoms of both meningitis and encephalitis. It was caused by a rare parasite transmitted by snails and slugs, according to the Stars and Stripes.
The U.S. military’s semiofficial daily said tests conducted by the university showed the girl had contracted a parasite called rat lung worm.
The doctors said that Scott suffered from severe headaches and that blood serum tests suggested she had contracted the parasite angiostrongylus cantonensis.
One or two cases of the disease are reported annually in Okinawa, but it is the first death linked to the parasite." Source
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Bliss Nicole Scott is was my 1st cousin. Her dad and my dad are brothers. I remember the day we found out she was sick. We were all praying for her to get better. I was at work when my mom told me that she passed away. I cried so much! Still, to this day, I cry. Especially when I hear the theme song for the Titanic movie because it was her favorite. I love you Bliss and can't wait to see you again in Heaven.
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