Kerala Reports Surge in Brain-Eating Amoeba Infections

Kerala in India has seen a big increase in brain-eating amoeba infections.

In 2025, there were 170 cases and 42 deaths.

This is a lot more than in previous years.

The amoeba, called Naegleria fowleri, lives in warm freshwater like lakes and rivers.

People can get sick if they swim in water that has the amoeba.

The government is working to stop the spread by doing research, teaching people how to stay safe, and monitoring the situation closely.