3-month-old baby undergoing treatment for amoebic meningoencephalitis dies at Kozhikode MCH
Another woman, Ramla (52), a native of Kannamangalam, also succumbed to the rare brain infection on Sunday.
Another woman, Ramla (52), a native of Kannamangalam, also succumbed to the rare brain infection on Sunday.
Another woman, Ramla (52), a native of Kannamangalam, also succumbed to the rare brain infection on Sunday.
Kozhikode: A three-month-old baby died early Monday while undergoing treatment for amoebic meningoencephalitis at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. The deceased infant was the son of Abubacker Siddique and Mymuna from Omassery and had been receiving treatment at the hospital for the past month. His condition worsened on Sunday, leading to his death in the ICU.
Another woman, Ramla (52), a native of Kannamangalam, also succumbed to the rare brain infection on Sunday. She had first developed symptoms on July 8 and began treatment. On August 1, she was shifted to a private hospital in Tirurangadi and the next day to another hospital in Vengara.
When her condition worsened, Ramla was admitted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital on August 4. She showed signs of recovery and was moved to the ward on August 5. However, on August 26, she developed a fever and vomiting, and her condition deteriorated.
Amoebic Meningoencephalitis has been the most significant cause of concern for people across Kerala this year, with repeated cases getting reported from various districts. The disease is caused by amoebas found in stagnant water, soil, cesspools, freshwater lakes and rivers. It has two major forms. The first is Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri. This form invades and destroys brain cells, resulting in swelling and severe damage to brain tissue. The second is Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis (GAE), which is caused by a different species of amoeba.