A girl from Kerala, has recently died of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by Naegleria fowleri.
About PAM:
- Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri.
- Symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, and changes in mental state.
- No effective treatments for PAM are available yet.
- It can be triggered by intense heat and climate change.
Other key facts:
- Naegleria fowleri: It is an amoeba (a type of unicellular organism) that thrives in soil, warm freshwater lakes, rivers, and hot springs.
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