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The Drug That's Being Used To Combat 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' In Kerala
Unlike global mortality rates of over 95% for Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), Kerala has improved survival to 24% by using early diagnosis, rigorous supportive care, and the drug miltefosine as part of its treatment protocol.
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What Experts Say On "Biggest Challenge" In Dealing With Brain-Eating Amoeba That Killed 19 In Kerala
Naegleria fowleri is a thermophilic amoeba found in warm and stagnant freshwater.
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'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Kills 19 In Kerala. How It Spreads, How To Stay Safe
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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"No Cluster Of" Brain-Eating Amoeba Cases, Clarifies Kerala Health Minister
Kerala's health authorities have issued a high alert after a significant spike in cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a deadly brain infection caused by the "brain-eating amoeba" (Naegleria fowleri).
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Surge In Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Cases In Kerala: Why And How It Spreads
Kerala is facing an alarming rise in infections of Naegleria fowleri, the so-called brain-eating amoeba. With over 40 cases and recent fatalities, here are essential precautions you must take.
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2 More Die Of Rare Brain Infection In Kerala
Two people, including a three-month-old infant, have died from amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and often fatal brain infection, while undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, health officials said on Monday.
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Nine-Year-Old Kerala Girl Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
A nine-year-old girl who died at the medical college here two days ago was due to amoebic encephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by free-living amoeba in contaminated waters, health officials in this north Kerala district confirmed on Saturday.
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Kerala Reports Second Suspected Nipah Virus Death, 543 Under Surveillance
A 57-year-old man from Palakkad district in Kerala, who died on July 12, is suspected to have been infected with the Nipah virus, prompting the government to ramp up contact tracing and field-level surveillance in the area.
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Kerala On Alert After 2 Suspected Nipah Virus Cases Spark Concern In 3 districts
Health authorities in Kerala on Friday issued an alert across three northern districts after two people showed possible signs of Nipah virus infection, reviving fears of an outbreak that the state has battled in the past.
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After Covid-19, Hepatitis A Outbreak in Kerala: What Are The Symptoms And Causes
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection that usually spreads from contaminated food or water.
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Ministers To Undergo Covid Test Before Meeting PM Modi Amid Rising Cases
India's active coronavirus cases have climbed to 7,121, with Kerala fighting the latest resurgence of infections - followed by Gujarat and Delhi.
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India's Covid-19 Cases Near 6,000 Mark, Kerala Remains Worst-Hit
While states are on alert, officials have said that the coronavirus cases are mild in nature and there is no need to panic.
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India Records 257 Covid Cases Amid Surge, 23 In Capital
India is currently witnessing a modest rise in Covid-19 infections, with the Union Health Ministry reporting 257 active cases so far. Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu account for over 85 per cent of these cases.
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India Logs 164 COVID-19 Cases In A Week, Kerala, Maharashtra Lead Tally
Maharashtra recently reported two deaths, which, according to doctors, are not COVID-19 deaths, but both patients were found to be COVID-19 positive.
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Nipah Virus Case Confirmed In Kerala's Malappuram District, Woman Infected
A case of Nipah virus has been confirmed in the Malappuram district of Kerala, health officials said on Wednesday.
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The Drug That's Being Used To Combat 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' In Kerala
Unlike global mortality rates of over 95% for Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), Kerala has improved survival to 24% by using early diagnosis, rigorous supportive care, and the drug miltefosine as part of its treatment protocol.
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What Experts Say On "Biggest Challenge" In Dealing With Brain-Eating Amoeba That Killed 19 In Kerala
Naegleria fowleri is a thermophilic amoeba found in warm and stagnant freshwater.
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'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Kills 19 In Kerala. How It Spreads, How To Stay Safe
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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"No Cluster Of" Brain-Eating Amoeba Cases, Clarifies Kerala Health Minister
Kerala's health authorities have issued a high alert after a significant spike in cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a deadly brain infection caused by the "brain-eating amoeba" (Naegleria fowleri).
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Surge In Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Cases In Kerala: Why And How It Spreads
Kerala is facing an alarming rise in infections of Naegleria fowleri, the so-called brain-eating amoeba. With over 40 cases and recent fatalities, here are essential precautions you must take.
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2 More Die Of Rare Brain Infection In Kerala
Two people, including a three-month-old infant, have died from amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and often fatal brain infection, while undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, health officials said on Monday.
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Nine-Year-Old Kerala Girl Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
A nine-year-old girl who died at the medical college here two days ago was due to amoebic encephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by free-living amoeba in contaminated waters, health officials in this north Kerala district confirmed on Saturday.
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Kerala Reports Second Suspected Nipah Virus Death, 543 Under Surveillance
A 57-year-old man from Palakkad district in Kerala, who died on July 12, is suspected to have been infected with the Nipah virus, prompting the government to ramp up contact tracing and field-level surveillance in the area.
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Kerala On Alert After 2 Suspected Nipah Virus Cases Spark Concern In 3 districts
Health authorities in Kerala on Friday issued an alert across three northern districts after two people showed possible signs of Nipah virus infection, reviving fears of an outbreak that the state has battled in the past.
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After Covid-19, Hepatitis A Outbreak in Kerala: What Are The Symptoms And Causes
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection that usually spreads from contaminated food or water.
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Ministers To Undergo Covid Test Before Meeting PM Modi Amid Rising Cases
India's active coronavirus cases have climbed to 7,121, with Kerala fighting the latest resurgence of infections - followed by Gujarat and Delhi.
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India's Covid-19 Cases Near 6,000 Mark, Kerala Remains Worst-Hit
While states are on alert, officials have said that the coronavirus cases are mild in nature and there is no need to panic.
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India Records 257 Covid Cases Amid Surge, 23 In Capital
India is currently witnessing a modest rise in Covid-19 infections, with the Union Health Ministry reporting 257 active cases so far. Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu account for over 85 per cent of these cases.
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India Logs 164 COVID-19 Cases In A Week, Kerala, Maharashtra Lead Tally
Maharashtra recently reported two deaths, which, according to doctors, are not COVID-19 deaths, but both patients were found to be COVID-19 positive.
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Nipah Virus Case Confirmed In Kerala's Malappuram District, Woman Infected
A case of Nipah virus has been confirmed in the Malappuram district of Kerala, health officials said on Wednesday.
