Karachi:
Maryam Shakeel, a 36 -year -old woman from Karachi, has been the victim of a rare and mortal infection, succumbing to Naegleria who has been on the stalking in the city’s water supply. Maryam died despite medical efforts, highlighting the concern about the presence of the amoeba that eats brain in the city’s water.
The deceased entered the hospital on February 19 after experiencing severe fever symptoms. His medical tests confirmed the presence of Naegleria, an amoeba transmitted by water, on February 24. Despite medical efforts, he died in the following days.
The Health Officer of the East Karachi district, Dr. Zahid Solangi, confirmed to the Express PAkGazette that the woman had tested positive for Naegleria, which led to her disappearance. He explained that amoeba thrives in clean water during extreme heat conditions, particularly when temperatures exceed 35 ° C.
The deceased, identified as Maryam Shakeel, was a resident of Gulshan-E-Iqbal. A report on his death to the Director General of Health has been sent, and the authorities have been advised to guarantee the proper chlorination of water supplies. Dr. Solangi emphasized that insufficient chlorine levels in water lead to the growth of Naegleria and other harmful microorganisms.
In addition, he said that the only way to prevent Naegleria is to ensure that water tanks contain the required amount of chlorine. In particular, Naegleria is an incurable disease. AMEBA enters the human brain through the nose and mouth, which leads to fatal consequences.
