Kerala reports new amoebic encephalitis case; total nine persons undergoing treatment
Kerala has reported another case of amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kozhikode, bringing the total number of infected persons undergoing treatment at Government Medical College Hospital to nine. The latest patient is a 43-year-old woman. The rare brain infection is caused by amoebae found in contaminated waters, confirmed by tests in Thiruvananthapuram. The State Health department has invoked the Kerala Public Health Act of 2023 to launch preventive and control measures, including a mass State-wide campaign to clean and chlorinate wells, swimming pools, and water storage tanks.
Key Points
- Kerala has reported an additional case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, increasing the total number of patients to nine.
- The rare brain infection is caused by free-living amoebae found in contaminated water sources.
- The State Health department has invoked the Kerala Public Health Act of 2023 to implement preventive and control measures.
- A mass State-wide campaign is underway to clean and chlorinate water bodies to curb the spread of the disease.
Exam Facts
- Kerala Public Health Act of 2023 has been invoked.
- Amoebic meningoencephalitis is caused by amoebae found in contaminated waters.
- The latest patient is a 43-year-old woman from Kozhikode, bringing the total to nine patients.
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