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Maldivians Cautioned of Rare Brain Infection Spreading in Kerala, India

The Consulate General of Maldives to the State of Kerala has cautioned Maldivian nationals in Kerala and visitors about the spread of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. Kerala health authorities have reported four cases since May, all among children, with three deaths.

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  • 14-year-old age of the most recent patient to die Maldives Republic A 14-year-old receiving treatment for the disease passed away recently, following the earlier deaths of a five-year-old in May and a 13-year-old in June.

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  • 13-year-old age of patient who died in June Maldives Republic A 14-year-old receiving treatment for the disease passed away recently, following the earlier deaths of a five-year-old in May and a 13-year-old in June.

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Consulate General of Maldives to the State of KeralaUnited States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)