Deadly Naegleria Karachi youth dies after infection from Naegleria fowleri. With no direct exposure to pools or swimming, his only apparent contact with water was through daily domestic use. This is the fifth such death in Sindh this year.
A 29-year-old from central Karachi succumbed to an infection by Deadly Naegleria, known as the “brain-eating amoeba,” the Sindh Health Department confirmed. ARY NEWS
He began showing symptoms on September 7, was admitted to hospital on September 11, and Naegleria was confirmed on the same day he passed away. ARY NEWS
Authorities noted there was no history of swimming or using pools, and no known water-related risk exposure beyond regular use of tap water for bathing and drinking. ARY NEWS
This marks the fifth fatality due to Naegleria in Sindh in 2025. Health officials are investigating the infection’s source. ARY NEWS+1
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