Gov’t Issues Caution Amidst Spread of Deadly Disease in Kerala

The Maldives Consulate General has urged Maldivians to exercise caution following reports of a spreading deadly disease in Kerala, India.

In a statement released, the Consulate General highlighted advisories from Kerala’s health ministries warning about the spread of Brain Eating Amoeba Infection within the region.

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Symptoms associated with Brain Eating Amoeba Infection include headaches, fever, nausea, vomiting, neck stiffness, confusion, and seizures. The Consulate General strongly advises individuals experiencing any of these symptoms to seek immediate medical attention.

Given that the infection is contracted through the intake of contaminated water via the nose or ears, the Consulate General has discouraged swimming in lakes and other freshwater bodies during this period. 

Moreover, they caution that swimming pools may also pose a risk of infection, recommending the use of ear buds or nose clips as a precautionary measure against water ingestion.