Kerala Reports 19 Deaths From Rare ‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’ Infection

Kerala faces a health crisis as 19 people die from Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), caused by Naegleria fowleri. The rare, often fatal brain infection spreads through warm, stagnant freshwater. Authorities urge early diagnosis and prevention. Residents are advised to avoid untreated water bodies and use nose clips while swimming to reduce infection risk.