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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 …

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One more case of amoebic infection in Kozhikode, sixth in Kerala
4 months, 4 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 …

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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 …

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What is brain-eating amoeba that killed teen in Kerala; know how to be safe, early signs and prevention tips
5 months, 1 week ago

What is brain-eating amoeba that killed teen in Kerala; know how to be safe, early signs and prevention tips

Hindustan Times  

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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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 …

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Rare and fatal brain-eating amoeba infection
5 months, 3 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 …

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What is brain-eating amoeba? Causes, symptoms, prevention and all you need to know about this fatal infection
7 months ago

What is brain-eating amoeba? Causes, symptoms, prevention and all you need to know about this fatal infection

India TV News  

A five-year-old girl from Malappuram, Kerala, died of amoebic meningoencephalitis at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode. Brain-eating amoeba, scientifically known as Naegleria fowleri, is a rare but deadly organism that can cause a severe brain infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis. Causes of Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection Infection occurs when contaminated water containing Naegleria fowleri enters the body through the …

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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 …

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‘Brain-eating’ amoeba kills Florida man. Know who's at risk, its treatment
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Brain-eating’ amoeba kills Florida man. Know who's at risk, its treatment

Hindustan Times  

A man in Florida's Charlotte County died after being infected by a rare ‘brain-eating’ amoeba. The department had earlier issued an alert warning the locals about the amoeba, Naegleria Fowleri causing the microorganism to destroy the brain tissue, a rare yet fatal condition that is also known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. "Infection with Naegleria fowleri is EXTREMELY RARE and can …

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What is Naegleria fowleri infection? The brain-eating amoeba reported in South Korea
1 year, 11 months ago

What is Naegleria fowleri infection? The brain-eating amoeba reported in South Korea

India Today  

Amid a new Covid-19 scare emerging in China, South Korea has reported the first case of Naegleria fowleri infection that has killed a man in his 50s. According to a report in The Korea Times, the man who had stayed in Thailand for four months before returning to Korea on December 10, died after being infected with Naegleria fowleri. According …

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Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis: All you need to know about rare infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba
4 years, 5 months ago

Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis: All you need to know about rare infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba

Firstpost  

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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