Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Kerala: Amoebic Meningoencephalitis Claims Two More Lives
A dangerous brain infection called amoebic meningoencephalitis is causing deaths in Kerala.
This infection is caused by an amoeba found in contaminated water.
Two more people recently died from this infection, including a baby and a 53 year old.
Health officials are working to clean water sources and inform people about how to prevent this infection.
Early treatment is key to survival.
Two more deaths in Kerala due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, including an infant.
The total death toll has risen to three in August.
One patient was a 53-year-old woman from Malappuram.
The infant's death is suspected to be linked to well water.
Kerala has reported about 42 cases and 6 deaths in 2025.
- Who
- People in Kerala
- What
- Deaths from amoebic meningoencephalitis
- When
- August 2025
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Amoeba entered the brain via the nose after contact with contaminated water, causing inflammation.
- Total Deaths
- 3
- Total Cases in 2025
- 42
- Affected Districts
- Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram
- Cause
- Amoebic meningoencephalitis
- Transmission
- Contaminated water exposure
