KOZHIKODE : Amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare disease, has claimed one more life in the state. A 13-year-old girl who died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode was confirmed with the disease. The disease was confirmed in the test report made available on June 25. Dakshina, initially admitted to a private hospital in Chala, for headaches and vomiting was later transferred to a private hospital in Kozhikode when her condition worsened. Once inside, these amoebae can cause severe inflammation of the brain and its surrounding tissues, leading to neurological symptoms and, in severe cases, death.

Source: Indian Express June 26, 2024 03:51 UTC