… culprit is a microscopic parasite known as Naegleria fowleri, … treatment remains extremely difficult. There is no single drug … of powerful medicines such as amphotericin B, miltefosine and rifampicin, … disease. In Kerala, doctors now form multi-disciplinary …

… document. “Most patients present to medical care with signs or symptoms … are no standard treatments for the rare disease. Currently, doctors tackle it … with a combination of drugs, including amphotericin B, rifampin, miltefosine …

… -year-old patient undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital in … , is being treated with miltefosine — the frontline medication used in such infections … before being admitted to the medical college. Although initial cerebrospinal fluid …

… Kozhikode Government Medical College. Both were undergoing treatment for PAM. … nose, allowing the parasite to travel along the … is no vaccine, and treatments using combinations of antifungals, … potential PAM cases. Miltefosine and other drugs have been stocked, …

… late. Medically known as Amoebic Meningoencephalitis, doctors in … by bacteria and viruses. Among all the … Treatment relies on aggressive drug combinations—such as amphotericin B, rifampin, miltefosine … in healthcare and pharmaceuticals. With firsthand insights …

… the past, this deadly virus outbreak is linked to a … to live Seek immediate medical attention, if you develop … according to NIH.Treatment and survival rates Treatment of PAM remains … Kerala has started using miltefosine, an anti-parasitic medication, as a part …

… small number of survivors. Treatment recommendations (used in … been used in survivors. Miltefosine (an antiparasitic originally developed … head submersion), seek emergency medical care immediately and inform … an external agent (parasite/;amoeba) and not …

… inadequately chlorinated swimming pools. Unlike parasitic amoebas, it does not … into cerebrospinal fluid. Miltefosine: An investigational drug associated with survival in … . Early diagnosis and treatment under expert medical supervision improve chances of …

… . What Are Doctors Using For Treatment? There is … drugs, including amphotericin B, rifampin, miltefosine, azithromycin, fluconazole and dexamethasone. Miltefosine, an anti-parasitic drug … water safety measures, medical readiness and community awareness …

… detection and aggressive use of drugs like miltefosine. How you can stay … , safe water practices, and rapid treatment are the state’s best …