Kerala boy dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection; third death in two months
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala boy dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection; third death in two months

The Hindu  

A 12-year-old boy from Feroke who had been undergoing treatment for primary amoebic meningoencephalitis at a private hospital in Kozhikode city in Kerala died on July 4 night. This is the third death due to the a rare and fatal infection in the past two months in Kerala. He was later referred to the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, and then to the private hospital. Disease symptoms The infection is caused by Naegleria fowleri, also called ‘brain-eating amoeba’, which lives in fresh warm water, such as lakes and rivers.

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Five deaths reported due to rare brain infection in Kerala since January
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Five deaths reported due to rare brain infection in Kerala since January

India Today  

A total of five deaths have been reported in Kerala due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and fatal brain infection, from January to August this year, Health Minister Veena George said on Wednesday. "We have six cases under treatment now, and we suspect two more cases, who are also admitted in hospitals," she said. The minister said that there were …

One more patient recovers from amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala
4 months, 2 weeks ago

One more patient recovers from amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala

The Hindu  

One more patient, a four-year-old child, has recovered from primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala. Initial tests showed symptoms of encephalitis and the examination of his cerebrospinal fluid primarily confirmed the presence of Naegleria fowleri, the infection-causing amoeba. Abdul Rauf, paediatric intensivist at the hospital, said the boy tested negative for the infection on the eighth day of treatment. Early diagnosis …

Amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala again: 27-year-old dies, four others hospitalised
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala again: 27-year-old dies, four others hospitalised

The Hindu  

Amoebic meningoencephalitis has claimed yet another victim in Kerala, this time in the State capital. Water samples from the pond have been collected for analysis and the Health Department has also put up a notice board at the location, warning people not to enter the water. At a meeting of the State Rapid Response Team of the Health department convened …

One more case of amoebic infection in Kozhikode, sixth in Kerala
4 months, 3 weeks ago

One more case of amoebic infection in Kozhikode, sixth in Kerala

The Hindu  

One more case of amoebic meningoencephalitis has been confirmed in the State after test results of a three-year-old boy undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode returned positive on Thursday night. The preliminary tests conducted at Pariyaram Medical College confirmed the infection while the PCR test conducted at Puduchery is an added confirmation. Incidentally, another four-year-old from Kannur with …

Kerala teen survives brain-eating amoeba disease. Doctor explains survival rate determining factors of PAM
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Kerala teen survives brain-eating amoeba disease. Doctor explains survival rate determining factors of PAM

Hindustan Times  

Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, also known as PAM, is a deadly disease caused by Naegleria fowleri – a microscopic amoeba – also known as brain-eating amoeba. Recently a 14-year-old teen - Afnan Jasim - from the district of Kozhikode survived PAM – he is one of the eleven people in the world to combat the deadly disease. A 14-year-old teen from …

Fourth case of rare brain-eating amoeba infection reported in Kerala
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fourth case of rare brain-eating amoeba infection reported in Kerala

The Hindu  

Another case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters, has been reported from Kerala. This is the fourth case of the rare brain infection reported in the state since May and all the patients are children, three of whom have already died. Prior to that, two others — a five-year-old girl …

Fourth suspected case of rare amoebic infection in Kozhikode
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fourth suspected case of rare amoebic infection in Kozhikode

New Indian Express  

KOZHIKODE: Close on the heels of the death of a 12-year-old boy due to primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kozhikode on Wednesday night, another suspected case of the rare infection has been reported from the district. Meanwhile, a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was held on Friday to address concerns related to PAM. The meeting comes even as …

Boy, 12, dies from rare ‘brain-eating amoeba’ infection in southern India
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Boy, 12, dies from rare ‘brain-eating amoeba’ infection in southern India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 12-year-old boy in Kerala …

12-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba
5 months, 2 weeks ago

12-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba

Hindustan Times  

A 12-year-old boy succumbed to amoebic meningoencephalitis infection on Wednesday night in the Kozhikode district of Kerala, the third such fatality in the last two months, health officials said. 12-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba The deceased was identified as Mridul EP, a native of Feroke, who passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode. The rare …

Rare and fatal brain-eating amoeba infection
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rare and fatal brain-eating amoeba infection

The Hindu  

The story so far: There have been four cases, including three deaths, of the rare, but fatal primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala in the last two months. Experts point out that warming of the atmosphere and stagnant and unhygienic water resources could be some of the conditions leading to the infection. In Kozhikode, doctors at the Government Medical College Hospital …

Rare amoebic infection claims another life in Kerala as 13-year-old girl from Kannur dies
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Rare amoebic infection claims another life in Kerala as 13-year-old girl from Kannur dies

The Hindu  

The death of a 13-year-old girl from Kannur while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode has been ascribed to amoebic meningoencephalitis. Initial investigations have indicated that the rare amoebic infection was the cause of death. Test results later confirmed a rare form of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a condition caused by pathogenic amoeba entering the body, typically through water sources. …

Boy Dies Due to Rare Brain Infection in Kerala
1 year, 5 months ago

Boy Dies Due to Rare Brain Infection in Kerala

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A 15-year-old boy has died of a rare brain infection, primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, in Alappuzha district of Kerala. The boy used to take bath in a small pond near his home and health officials suspect that he might have contracted the infection from the stagnant water body. No need to panic: Kerala health minister Kerala health minister Veena George …

Health Minister allays fears about ‘brain-eating amoeba’
1 year, 5 months ago

Health Minister allays fears about ‘brain-eating amoeba’

The Hindu  

Confirming the death of a 15-year-old boy from Alappuzha who was under treatment for primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by amoeba, Health Minister Veena George sought to allay fears about the communicable nature of the disease. The Minister said there had been five such cases of PAM infection reported in the State so far and all of …

Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in California
3 years, 4 months ago

Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in California

Associated Press  

RED BLUFF, Calif. — A child infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a Northern California lake died in a hospital, his family confirmed Friday. The infection is extremely rare, and there have only been 10 cases reported in California since 1971, the Tehama County Health Services Agency said in an Aug. 4 news release. But Hayley …

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