Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Lahore records its first death from Naegleria

Naegleria

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

What is Naegleria and how you can protect yourself from the deadly bacteria

naelgeria

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