Kerala: 129 cases of rare brain infection reported this year
Kerala is dealing with a serious outbreak of amoebic meningoencephalitis—a rare but dangerous brain infection.
So far this year, there have been at least 129 reported cases and 26 deaths, with Thiruvananthapuram hit hardest.
Recent cases have been reported in areas like Aanad and Thonnakkal, leaving many locals understandably anxious.
Health officials have ramped up safety steps
Right now, 53 patients are getting treated in hospitals statewide. Health officials have ramped up safety steps like chlorinating swimming pools to reduce risk.
Still, a lot of people in Thiruvananthapuram are steering clear of pools out of caution.
Experts say the infection often spreads from contaminated water through skin contact—making it tricky to track and prevent—which means public concern remains high as new cases keep popping up.