Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Acanthamoeba Infection Confirmed in Kerala Teen
An 18-year-old in Kerala has a rare brain infection from an amoeba called acanthamoeba.
He got sick after swimming in a pool.
He's getting treated with medicine and is currently stable.
Health officials are checking other water sources.
The swimming pool has been closed for cleaning.
There are other active cases in the area.
The amoeba thrives in water, and cases have happened previously, so officials are emphasizing water safety measures to prevent spread.
An 18-year-old in Thiruvananthapuram has been diagnosed with an acanthamoeba infection.
The youth swam in the Akkulam Tourism Village pool on August 16th without a nose clip.
He is being treated with miltefosine and is currently stable.
Health authorities are investigating other possible water exposures.
The pool has been closed, and water samples are being tested.
- Who
- 18-year-old youth
- What
- Diagnosed with acanthamoeba infection
- When
- August 2025
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- Contracted infection from swimming pool, possible route without nose clip.
- Patient
- 18-year-old
- Infection Type
- Acanthamoeba
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Source of Exposure
- Akkulam Tourism Village pool
- Treatment
- Miltefosine
- Active Cases
- 9 in Thiruvananthapuram
- Pool Status
- Closed for cleaning
