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Amoebic meningoencephalitis: 23 deaths reported in Kerala, says state health ministerKerala has reported 104 cases of amoebic encephalitis, with 23 deaths, primarily in Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts. The state heal...- Brain-eating amoeba cases in Kerala: CMC Vellore explains its symptoms, risks, prevention and treatment for thisKerala is witnessing a surge in rare brain infections caused by "brain-eating amoeba," with improved detection contributing to increased ca...
- 23-year-old woman loses vision after swimming with contact lenses: What lens wearers need to knowBrooklyn McCasland, a 23-year-old woman, lost vision in one eye after contracting a rare parasitic infection, acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), ...
- Man takes a quick nap with contact lenses on, wakes up losing right eye to flesh-eating parasiteKrumholz was diagnosed with acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare but serious infection.
- A new virus on the horizon: How melting Arctic is releasing ancient germs & why it is worryingThis is not the first time that a viable virus has been detected in permafrost samples.
- Do you wear contact lenses? This infection can cause blindnessAcanthamoeba keratitis is an eye disease that causes the front surface of the eye, the cornea, to become painful and inflamed.
- US drug co plans to recall contact lens care solutionUS-based ophthalmic drug major Advanced Medical Optics Inc (AMO) has decided to withdraw its contact lens care solution AMO Complete Moistu...
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