Kerala Faces Surge in Brain-Eating Amoeba Infections: 61 Cases and 19 Deaths Reported

Kerala is facing a growing health crisis as infections caused by the “brain-eating amoeba” have claimed 19 lives this year. The disease, known as Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), is caused by Naegleria fowleri, a rare but highly fatal pathogen. With 61 confirmed cases already reported in 2025, health authorities are urging people to take strict precautions when exposed to untreated freshwater sources.