First Naegleria fowleri case in the province results in death. Mustafa Shafique admitted with symptoms, sadly passed away. Naegleria fowleri infects through water entry in the nose. The initial case of Naegleria fowleri in the province has resulted in the death of the patient at Services Hospital on Tuesday, as confirmed by health officials. A … Read more
Naegleria is an ameba (single-celled living organism) commonly found in warm freshwater (for example, lakes, rivers, and hot springs) and soil. Only one species (type) of Naegleria infects people. A neurologist in Karachi died from the brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria Fowleri. The bacteria has taken four lives in the city this year. “Dr. Majid was brought to the … Read more
Medical and Health Services Department of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation KMC issued medical guidelines on Tuesday for prevention from naegleria after two deaths were reported due to the infection. The department asked citizens to take precautionary measures and avoid bathing in stagnant water accumulated after a leakage or rainwater. “Keep your head high while bathing … Read more
