Watch for deadly amoeba - Social Issues

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September, 25 2012 11:53:59

Watch for deadly amoeba

HA NOI – (VNS) The Ministry of Health has ordered city and provincial preventive healthcare centres to take steps to stop a disease caused by brain-eating amoeba (Naegleri Fowleri).

This follows two new cases of the disease, including the first fatality, a 25-year-old man from the southern province of Phu Yen. The other was a six- year-old boy from HCM City.

The ministry has asked authorities to raise public awareness on ways to prevent the disease.

Hospitals and healthcare centres have been asked to try and diagnose the disease quickly so patients have a better chance of being cured.

The brain-eating amoeba is said to live in freshwater lakes, rivers and reservoirs in tropical and sub-tropical regions. The amoeba enters human body via the nose and causes meningitis and encephalitis. - VNS

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