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Brain-Eating Amoeba Symptoms: Three cases of brain eating amoeba have been reported in Kerala, including a three-month-old child. Know its dangerous symptoms and ways to prevent infection.

Brain-Eating Amoeba Symptoms: There are many types of viruses and bacteria in the world that pose a threat to human health, but there are some whose name scares people. One such dangerous infection is the brain-eating amoeba. It causes a very rare and life-threatening infection. Recently, information has come to light about three people getting infected within three months in Kerala. This includes a three-month-old child.

What is the eating amoeba?

The scientific name of the eating amoeba is Naegleria fowleri. It is a type of microscopic amoeba, which is found in warm water, ponds, lakes, and swimming pools . This amoeba enters the human body through the nose and reaches the brain directly . There it starts destroying the brain cells, putting the patient's life in danger.

• How does the infection spread?
• bathing or swimming in infected hot water
• entry of water through the nose
• Swimming in dirty and chlorine- free swimming pools
• This infection does not spread by drinking water, but enters the body only through the nose

Symptoms of Brain Eating Amoeba

• Severe headache and fever
• Nausea and vomiting
• Stiffness and pain in the neck
• inability to tolerate bright light
• confusion, seizures, and unconsciousness
• This condition is called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis ( PAM) , which is extremely fatal

Rescue Methods

• avoid swimming in ponds or lakes
• use a nose clip when swimming or bathing
• Use only boiled and cooled water to clean potty or nose at home
• Always ensure adequate chlorine levels in swimming pools

Brain eating amoeba is a very rare but deadly infection. The death of three people in three months in Kerala has proved that we should not take it lightly. This dangerous infection can be avoided only by adopting cleanliness, vigilance and preventive measures.

Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.