Cases of brain-eating amoeba are being reported one after another in Kerala. Once again, news is coming from Kerala that a 14-year-old boy has died due to brain-eating amoeba in Kozhikode. According to reports, the minor boy’s name is Mridul. He had gone to take a bath in the pond after which he died due … Read more
Home Health What is Naegleria Fowleri, the rare brain-eating amoeba that killed a 2-year-old boy in the US? Who knew that a dip in the water could prove fatal for Woodrow Turner Bundy? The 2-year-old boy from Nevada, USA, breathed his last on July 19 after battling a brain-eating master infection. Who knew that a … Read more
Naegleria fowleri infection, also known as the “brain-eating amoeba,” is generally found in warm freshwater bodies such as lakes, rivers, and hot springs. Brain-eating amoeba kills Korean man. What is the infection, is it present in India? Explained Seoul: South Korea reported its first death from an infection caused by a ‘brain-eating amoeba’ on Monday. … Read more
Brain-eating amoeba: South Korea records its first case of death from Naegleria Fowleri infection. Learn about its Causes, Symptoms and Treatment below. What is the brain-eating amoeba? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Naegleria Fowleri There was a surge in searches for “brain-eating amoeba” and “Naegleria fowleri” on Tuesday after South Korea revealed its first case … Read more