Karachi: Naegleria attacks continue in Karachi, A 22 years-old young man from North Karachi was a victim of Naegleria died, the deadly microbe has claimed ten lives this year.
Tenth victim of Naegleria in Karachi this year. Muhammad Arsal, A 22 year-old young man resident of North Karachi, died due to a deadly microbe, Arsal was admitted to a provate hospital on October 27 due to high fever, where Naegleria was confirmed after a (Polymerase Chain Reaction) PCR test , they tried to save his life but they could not survive.
An amoeba called Naegleria born in clean water is sure to die if it reached the brain through the nose. Experts says that lakes, ponds, swimming pools and wter tanks in hot weather are important places for the growth and development of Naegleria, duringbathing or ablution, the deadly bacteria reaches the brain through the nose and starts eating it, that why it is also called brain -eating amoeba.
This year, the number of deaths due to Naegleria in Karachi has increased to ten, of which seven are from Karachi, one from Hyderabad, one from Mirpur Khas while one Patient was transferred from Quetta to Karachi. Fever, headache, vomiting and neck muscle tension are included sign. If the disease worsens, in a few days the patient becomes mentally disturbed and goes into a coma, than it difficult to save life.
