Brain-eating amoeba stalks Kerala: 19 lives lost; causes, early signs, and protective steps decoded

Kerala is grappling with a concerning spike in Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) cases, a rare and deadly brain infection. The state has reported 69 confirmed cases and 19 deaths in 2025, prompting health authorities to issue high alert and preventive guidelines.

Brain-eating amoeba stalks Kerala: 19 lives lost; causes, early signs, and protective steps decoded
Kerala is grappling with a concerning spike in Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) cases, a rare and deadly brain infection. The state has reported 69 confirmed cases and 19 deaths in 2025, prompting health authorities to issue high alert and preventive guidelines.