Tag Archive for PRO/EDR> Amebic meningoencephalitis, primary – Pakistan (02)
PRO/EDR> Amebic meningoencephalitis, primary – Pakistan (02)
Encephalitis -- Worldwide/UnknownKarachi health officials have reported the 8th case and fatality due to infection with the parasite _Naegleria fowleri_ late last week, according to a Pakistan news source.The adult male died at a private hospital on Wednesday [17 Jun 2015] and it is believed he contracted the amoeba via domestic water use.Director Health Karachi Dr Zafar Ejaz said, "There is no history that the deceased had gone for swimming or outside the area. Water tanks should be kept clean and Read more [...]
