1. Boy amoebic meningitis Kozhikode Kerala
2. Amoebic meningitis death Kerala Kozhikode state.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : Kozhikode (Kerala): Tragedy struck the town of Farook in Kozhikode as a 13-year-old boy named Mridul succumbed to amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in contaminated waters. The young boy was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode when he passed away on Wednesday, marking the third death from the disease in the state.
Mridul, a seventh-grade student at Farook Higher Secondary School, was admitted to the hospital on June 24. His condition deteriorated rapidly, with severe headaches and vomiting plaguing him. It was reported that he had bathed in Achamkulam Pond near Farook College, where he may have come into contact with the amoeba responsible for his infection. He was initially referred to the Medical College and later transferred to a private hospital for further treatment.
The young boy is survived by his grieving parents, Ajith Prasad and Jyothi, and his brother Milan. The family is preparing for his last rites, scheduled to take place on Thursday at 1 p.m.
Amoebic meningoencephalitis is an extremely rare disease that affects individuals who have contact with standing or running water sources. The disease is caused by Naegleria fowleri, a type of amoeba that infects the brain. Only 2.6 out of 10 lakh people who come in contact with such water sources worldwide are affected by this disease.
Symptoms of amoebic meningoencephalitis typically appear within one to nine days of infection. Initial signs include severe headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty turning the neck. As the disease progresses, more severe symptoms such as epilepsy, loss of consciousness, and memory loss may manifest. Diagnosis is confirmed through testing fluid from the spinal cord.
It is important to note that this disease is not transmitted from human to human, but through contact with contaminated water sources. People who bathe in stagnant water bodies should be vigilant for symptoms and seek medical attention promptly if they experience any signs of infection.
The tragic loss of Mridul serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by rare diseases like amoebic meningoencephalitis. The community mourns the untimely passing of this young boy and urges greater awareness and caution when engaging in activities involving water sources to prevent such incidents from reoccurring..
– Boy dies of amoebic meningitis in Kerala’s Kozhikode
– Boy succumbs to amoebic meningitis in Kerala’s Kozhikode.