Kerala teen critical with amoebic brain infection
Kasaragod district in Kerala has reported another case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but life-threatening brain infection, with an 18-year-old testing positive and in critical condition. Preliminary information suggests the teen had bathed in a pond along the Kanhangad-Panathur State highway about a week prior. Following the diagnosis, the Health Department and police issued a warning advising people not to bathe in the pond until further notice.
Key Points
- Kasaragod, Kerala, reported another case of amoebic meningoencephalitis.
- An 18-year-old is in critical condition due to this rare brain infection.
- The infection is suspected to be linked to bathing in a local pond.
- Authorities have warned the public against bathing in the affected pond.
Exam Facts
- Disease: Amoebic meningoencephalitis (amoebic brain infection).
- Location: Kasaragod district, Kerala.
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