Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:45am on 18 Sep 2025,Thursday Health & Wellness
Kerala is grappling with a significant increase in cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba. In 2025, the state has reported 67 confirmed cases and 19 deaths. The infection typically occurs when contaminated water enters the nasal passages, often during activities like swimming in warm freshwater bodies. Symptoms include severe headache, high fever, nausea, vomiting, and stiff neck. Health authorities have issued advisories urging the public to avoid swimming in untreated water and ensure proper chlorination of pools.
