The state of Kerala reported its fourth fatality due to a rare microorganism – brain-eating amoeba. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Preetha, consultant neurologist at Prashanth Hospitals, Chennai, said, “Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis is a very rare but fatal infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba. This microscopic amoeba basically thrives in warm freshwater environments …
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Naegleria fowleri is a microscopic, single-cell amoeba which is found in freshwater, lakes and hot springs during the summer season and prefers temperatures between 25-40 degrees Celsius. On Saturday, 4 July 2020, Florida’s Department of Health shared a statement on Twitter, stating that they have found a case of Naegleria fowleri infection in their city and have warned people to …
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