Kerala health alert: Public urged to stay vigilant against amoebic brain infections during summer

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Kerala Health Minister Veena George warned Friday that amoebic meningoencephalitis cases may increase during summer months. The disease, caused by Naegleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba microorganisms in contaminated water, requires public vigilance. Citizens should avoid contaminated water sources to prevent infection.

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