Tue, 21-Oct-2025

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

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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