Amoebic keratitis, which can cause serious complications, may require years of treatment. “To prevent these infections, patients must be educated to avoid contact with tap water.

Thiruvananthapuram, June 7 (UNI) A molecular lab set up by the Kerala Health Department has diagnosed the state''s first case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, causing brain fever.

Acanthamoeba keratitis is an ultra-rare, severe, and progressive corneal infection characterized by intense pain and photophobia.

Why doctors warn against taking a shower while wearing contact lenses Always clean contacts with proper cleaning solution, and store them properly.

The University of California San Francisco is coordinating the Parasitic Ulcer Treatment Trial, a study aimed at understanding the role of topical corticosteroids after initiation of anti-amoebic ...

CATANIA, Italy, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SIFI, a leading international ophthalmic company, announced the accomplishment of a key milestone in the pursuit of regulatory approvals in the United ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: All 10 patients who were being treated for amoebic meningoencephalitis at the Government Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram have been successfully discharged, marking a ...

Health Minister Veena George revealed that Kerala will undertake pioneering research on amoebic encephalitis. A technical workshop involving experts from multiple institutes has been organized to ...

SIFI has received the European Commission approval for AKANTIOR to treat acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a rare and severe corneal infection.

ABOUT AKANTIOR®: AKANTIOR (polihexanide 0.08%) is the first approved drug for the treatment of acanthamoeba keratitis in the world. It is an anti-amoebic polymer that acts on both the ...

In a statement, she revealed that a recent death in Thiruvananthapuram was also confirmed to have been from the deadly disease, commonly known as amoebic brain fever.

Amoebic encephalitis outbreak in Kerala, caused by Vermamoeba vermiformis, linked to water contact, posing public health concern.