Brain Eating Amoeba: A Systemic Review

Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare but lethal infection of the brain caused by a eukaryote called Naegleria fowleri (N. fowleri). The aim of this review is to consolidate the recently published case reports of N. fowleri infection by describing its epidemiology and clinical features with the goal of ultimately disseminating this information to healthcare personnel. A 14-year-old boy from Payyoli is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital after the condition was quickly identified. Earlier, another 14-year-old boy died from the infection. A five-year-old girl from Malappuram died on May 21, and a 13-year-old girl from Kannur also succumbed to the condition on June 25. (New Delhi, UPDATED: Jul 10, 2024 12:34 IST)