Fresh Cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
In August 2025, three cases of the rare brain infection Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) were reported in Kerala’s Kozhikode district, leading to the death of a nine-year-old and infecting a three-month-old baby.
What is Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)?
- A rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, a free-living amoeba found in warm freshwater and soil.
- The organism thrives in higher temperatures, up to 46°C, and can survive short periods in extreme environments.
- Contamination risk exists in poorly maintained swimming pools, rivers, lakes, splash pads, and other warm freshwater sources.
Why is this significant?
- PAM carries a global fatality rate of 97%.
- India’s first ....
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