Karachi:
Maryam Shakeel, a 36 -year -old woman from Karachi, was the victim of a rare and fatal infection, succumbing to the Naegleria who hides in the city’s water supply. Maryam died despite medical efforts, highlighting the concern concerning the presence of the eaten brain amoeba in city water.
The deceased was admitted to the hospital on February 19 after experiencing serious symptoms of fever. His medical tests confirmed the presence of Naegleria, a water -friendly friendly friend on February 24. Despite medical efforts, she died in the following days.
The East Karachi district health officer, Dr. Zahid Solangi, confirmed to the Express PK Press Club that the woman had been tested positive for Naegleria, which led to her disappearance. He explained that the amibe prosperous in clean water during extreme heat conditions, especially when temperatures exceed 35 ° C.
The deceased, identified as Maryam Shakeel, was a resident of Gulshan-E-Iqbal. A report on his death was sent to the Director General of Health, and the authorities were advised to ensure appropriate chloration of water supplies. Dr. Solangi stressed that insufficient chlorine levels have led to Naegleria’s growth and other harmful microorganisms.
He also declared that the only way to prevent Naegleria is to ensure that water tanks contain the required amount of chlorine. Notably, Naegleria is an incurable disease. Amibe enters the human brain through the nose and mouth, leading to fatal consequences.
