Karachi reports 2026’s first case of brain-eating amoeba Karachi reports 2026’s first case of brain-eating amoeba

Karachi reports 2026’s first case of brain-eating amoeba Karachi reports 2026’s first case of brain-eating amoeba

Health authorities have confirmed Karachi’s first case of Naegleria fowleri infection of the year after a 44-year-old man was diagnosed with the rare but highly fatal brain-eating amoeba. The patient is currently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and is on ventilator support, according to information shared by health officials. His condition is reported […] The post Karachi reports 2026’s first case of brain-eating amoeba appeared first …

Karachi confirms new Naegleria case

KARACHI: Another case of the deadly brain‑eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri has been confirmed in Karachi, where a 44‑year‑old man has developed a severe brain infection, hospital officials said on Tuesday. According to a private hospital spokesperson, the patient’s condition is critical. He has been shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and placed on a ventilator. Health authorities noted that Sindh has already recorded four fatalities from Na…