Kerala reported multiple deaths from amoebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri in warm freshwater. Victims like a 14-year-old boy suffer severe headaches, with antifungal treatments often failing. Infections arise during activities like bathing, propelled by Kerala’s tropical climate. This highlights significant public health concerns.How does a brain eating amoeba enter the body?
Kerala reported multiple deaths from amoebic meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri in warm freshwater. Victims like a 14-year-old boy suffer severe headaches, with antifungal treatments often failing. Infections arise during activities like bathing, propelled by Kerala’s tropical climate. This highlights significant public health concerns.