<img width="743" height="495" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wmfeimages/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/06101310/IMG_5472.jpg" class="attachment-topImage size-topImage wp-post-image" alt="Steve and Shelly Smelski. Photo: Matthew Peddie, WMFE" srcset="http://s3.amazonaws.com/wmfeimages/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/06101310/IMG_5472.jpg 743w, http://s3.amazonaws.com/wmfeimages/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/06101310/IMG_5472-250x167.jpg 250w, http://s3.amazonaws.com/wmfeimages/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/06101310/IMG_5472-400x266.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px" /><br />A summit to raise awareness about brain eating amoeba kicks off in Orlando this Friday. Steve and Shelly Smelski, whose son died from the amoeba in 2014, want to raise the profile of the rare disease. They say more research is needed to advance treatment of the disease.

A summit to raise awareness about brain eating amoeba kicks off in Orlando this Friday. Steve and Shelly Smelski, whose son died from the amoeba in 2014, want to raise the profile of the rare disease. They say more research is needed to advance treatment of the disease.

<br>A summit to raise awareness about brain eating amoeba kicks off in Orlando this Friday. Steve and Shelly Smelski, whose son died from the amoeba in 2014, want to raise the profile of the rare disease. They say more research is needed to advance treatment of the disease.

Intersection: Amoeba Awareness

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As of March 2022 this podcast is no longer being produced.Intersection was 90.7’s news and in-depth conversation program. Now you can listen to Central Florida Public Media's Engage. Join Engage’s host, Cheryn Stone as she explores Central Florida's issues and culture with new voices, new perspectives, and thought provoking interviews. Engage broadcasts live on Thursdays at 3 p.m. on 90.7 &amp; 89.5 FM.Listen to Engage

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