Brain-eating amoeba in Kerala: Rise or just better detection?
Kerala is facing a rise in brain-eating amoeba infections, but increased detection efforts, including CSF analysis, explain the surge in reported cases. While the condition has a high mortality rate globally, early diagnosis and treatment in Kerala are improving outcomes. Prevention focuses on avoiding nasal exposure to contaminated water sources, as amoebae are widespread and difficult to eliminate entirely.
Kerala is facing a rise in brain-eating amoeba infections, but increased detection efforts, including CSF analysis, explain the surge in reported cases. While the condition has a high mortality rate globally, early diagnosis and treatment in Kerala are improving outcomes. Prevention focuses on avoiding nasal exposure to contaminated water sources, as amoebae are widespread and difficult to eliminate entirely.
