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23 deaths reported in Kerala so far, says state health minister NEW DELHI: Kerala has so far reported 104 cases of amoebic encephalitis (brain fever), resulting in 23 deaths, state health minister Veena George said on Sunday. The state is currently battling the rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the “brain-eating amoeba” Naegleria…
Intro: Kerala is witnessing a surge in infections caused by Naegleria Fowleri, commonly referred to as the ‘brain-eating amoeba’, that thrives in water. So far, there have been 69 confirmed cases and 19 deaths. Preetu Nair speaks with Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, convenor (research cell), Kerala state IMA, to understand more about the deadly conditionWhy are…
NEW DELHI: Kerala has reported 80 cases and 21 deaths in the Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare but highly fatal brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri — popularly called the “brain-eating amoeba,” state health minister Veena George said on Tuesday. While talking to reporters, George said that the cause of encephalitis cases is still…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The “brain-eating” parasitic infection amoebic meningoencephalitis has killed a three-month-old, a 52-year-old, and 17 others across Kerala this year. On Wednesday, grief turned into fury in the assembly, where opposition accused LDF government of presiding over a health system in free fall.Congress-led UDF moved an adjournment motion, saying 19 people had died this year…
