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17 Deaths In 4 Months Linked To 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' In Kerala; Here's What You Should Know About The Fatal Brain Infection
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
PAM is a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. The infection affects the brain tissue, causing severe brain swelling and eventually, death.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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17 Deaths In 4 Months Linked To 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' In Kerala; Here's What You Should Know About The Fatal Brain Infection
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
PAM is a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. The infection affects the brain tissue, causing severe brain swelling and eventually, death.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Scientists Warn Of Increasing Public Health Risks From Free-Living Amoebae
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Health | Asian News International
In a recent perspective article, researchers explain that free-living amoebae are becoming an emerging global health risk. Their spread is being driven by rising temperatures, ageing water infrastructure, and limited systems for detecting and trackin
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Scientists Warn Of Increasing Public Health Risks From Free-Living Amoebae
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Health | Asian News International
In a recent perspective article, researchers explain that free-living amoebae are becoming an emerging global health risk. Their spread is being driven by rising temperatures, ageing water infrastructure, and limited systems for detecting and trackin
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Kerala Health Minister Urges Caution Against "Brain-Eating Amoeba": See Symptoms And Precautions
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, causes a rare brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis. This amoeba lives in warm and shallow bodies of fresh water, such as lakes and rivers.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Kerala Health Minister Urges Caution Against "Brain-Eating Amoeba": See Symptoms And Precautions
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, causes a rare brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis. This amoeba lives in warm and shallow bodies of fresh water, such as lakes and rivers.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Beyond Brain-Eating Amoeba: Scientists Warn Of Rising Threat To Global Health
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Researchers warn that free-living amoebas, microscopic organisms thriving in soil and water, are spreading globally due to climate change and ageing water systems. These pose serious health risks.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Beyond Brain-Eating Amoeba: Scientists Warn Of Rising Threat To Global Health
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Researchers warn that free-living amoebas, microscopic organisms thriving in soil and water, are spreading globally due to climate change and ageing water systems. These pose serious health risks.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Kerala Reports Surge In Brain-Eating Amoeba Infections With 170 Cases, 42 Deaths This Year
- Friday December 5, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Kerala has reported 170 cases and 42 deaths due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, commonly known as brain-eating amoeba infection, in 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Kerala Reports Surge In Brain-Eating Amoeba Infections With 170 Cases, 42 Deaths This Year
- Friday December 5, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Kerala has reported 170 cases and 42 deaths due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, commonly known as brain-eating amoeba infection, in 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Karnataka Issues Advisory On 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' For Sabarimala Pilgrims
- Tuesday November 18, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Noting that the infection does not spread from person to person or by drinking contaminated water, the advisory said, Naegleria fowleri is a highly virulent microorganism that, when inhaled through water, can reach the brain.
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www.ndtv.com
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Brain Fever: Karnataka Government Releases Guidelines For Prevention Of 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Cases
- Wednesday November 19, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Karnataka government has issued guidelines for Sabarimala pilgrims following cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis or brain fever caused by the Naegleria fowleri microorganism, commonly known as the "brain-eating amoeba."
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Brain Fever: Karnataka Government Releases Guidelines For Prevention Of 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Cases
- Wednesday November 19, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Karnataka government has issued guidelines for Sabarimala pilgrims following cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis or brain fever caused by the Naegleria fowleri microorganism, commonly known as the "brain-eating amoeba."
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www.ndtv.com/health
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"Don't Take Risk": Shashi Tharoor As Brain-Eating Amoeba Cases Rise In Kerala
- Sunday September 21, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
Kerala has reported around 69 cases of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) since the beginning of this year, including 19 deaths.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Kills 19 In Kerala. How It Spreads, How To Stay Safe
- Wednesday September 17, 2025
- India News | Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Kerala health authorities are on alert after a spike in cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a brain infection with a high fatality rate. This infection is caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the 'brain-eating amoeba'
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www.ndtv.com
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17 Deaths In 4 Months Linked To 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' In Kerala; Here's What You Should Know About The Fatal Brain Infection
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
PAM is a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. The infection affects the brain tissue, causing severe brain swelling and eventually, death.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
17 Deaths In 4 Months Linked To 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' In Kerala; Here's What You Should Know About The Fatal Brain Infection
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
PAM is a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. The infection affects the brain tissue, causing severe brain swelling and eventually, death.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Scientists Warn Of Increasing Public Health Risks From Free-Living Amoebae
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Health | Asian News International
In a recent perspective article, researchers explain that free-living amoebae are becoming an emerging global health risk. Their spread is being driven by rising temperatures, ageing water infrastructure, and limited systems for detecting and trackin
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www.ndtv.com/health
-
Scientists Warn Of Increasing Public Health Risks From Free-Living Amoebae
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Health | Asian News International
In a recent perspective article, researchers explain that free-living amoebae are becoming an emerging global health risk. Their spread is being driven by rising temperatures, ageing water infrastructure, and limited systems for detecting and trackin
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Kerala Health Minister Urges Caution Against "Brain-Eating Amoeba": See Symptoms And Precautions
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, causes a rare brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis. This amoeba lives in warm and shallow bodies of fresh water, such as lakes and rivers.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Kerala Health Minister Urges Caution Against "Brain-Eating Amoeba": See Symptoms And Precautions
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, causes a rare brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis. This amoeba lives in warm and shallow bodies of fresh water, such as lakes and rivers.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Beyond Brain-Eating Amoeba: Scientists Warn Of Rising Threat To Global Health
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Researchers warn that free-living amoebas, microscopic organisms thriving in soil and water, are spreading globally due to climate change and ageing water systems. These pose serious health risks.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Beyond Brain-Eating Amoeba: Scientists Warn Of Rising Threat To Global Health
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Researchers warn that free-living amoebas, microscopic organisms thriving in soil and water, are spreading globally due to climate change and ageing water systems. These pose serious health risks.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Kerala Reports Surge In Brain-Eating Amoeba Infections With 170 Cases, 42 Deaths This Year
- Friday December 5, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Kerala has reported 170 cases and 42 deaths due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, commonly known as brain-eating amoeba infection, in 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Kerala Reports Surge In Brain-Eating Amoeba Infections With 170 Cases, 42 Deaths This Year
- Friday December 5, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Kerala has reported 170 cases and 42 deaths due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, commonly known as brain-eating amoeba infection, in 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Karnataka Issues Advisory On 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' For Sabarimala Pilgrims
- Tuesday November 18, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Noting that the infection does not spread from person to person or by drinking contaminated water, the advisory said, Naegleria fowleri is a highly virulent microorganism that, when inhaled through water, can reach the brain.
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www.ndtv.com
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Brain Fever: Karnataka Government Releases Guidelines For Prevention Of 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Cases
- Wednesday November 19, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Karnataka government has issued guidelines for Sabarimala pilgrims following cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis or brain fever caused by the Naegleria fowleri microorganism, commonly known as the "brain-eating amoeba."
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Brain Fever: Karnataka Government Releases Guidelines For Prevention Of 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Cases
- Wednesday November 19, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Karnataka government has issued guidelines for Sabarimala pilgrims following cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis or brain fever caused by the Naegleria fowleri microorganism, commonly known as the "brain-eating amoeba."
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www.ndtv.com/health
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"Don't Take Risk": Shashi Tharoor As Brain-Eating Amoeba Cases Rise In Kerala
- Sunday September 21, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
Kerala has reported around 69 cases of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) since the beginning of this year, including 19 deaths.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Kills 19 In Kerala. How It Spreads, How To Stay Safe
- Wednesday September 17, 2025
- India News | Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Kerala health authorities are on alert after a spike in cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a brain infection with a high fatality rate. This infection is caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the 'brain-eating amoeba'
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www.ndtv.com