Kerala, ICMR-NIE to study surge in Amoebic Meningoencephalitis cases

Name: Kerala, ICMR-NIE to study surge in Amoebic Meningoencephalitis cases
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Anshika Mishra

Kerala, ICMR-NIE to study surge in Amoebic Meningoencephalitis cases - Video

Published On 2025-10-30T18:00:30+05:30 | Updated On 30 Oct 2025 6:00 PM IST

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The Kerala health department has partnered with the ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai, to conduct a field-level study to identify the causes behind the increasing cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis in the state.

A rare and often fatal brain infection, amoebic encephalitis (amoebic meningoencephalitis) has claimed several lives in Kerala in recent months. The disease is primarily contracted through swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the field study has begun in Kozhikode and will also cover Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Malappuram districts, reports PTI.

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Kerala partners with ICMR-NIE to study rising Amoebic Meningoencephalitis cases

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.