Teenager in Kerala dies from rare infection caused by brain-eating Amoebae
The boy, a resident of Panavalli in Kerala, was diagnosed with primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, a disease caused by amoebae present in contaminated water. This infection is extremely rare, with only five cases reported in the state thus far. Minister George confirmed that the first case was reported in Alappuzha's Thirumala ward in 2016.