Silent Threat In Sacred Waters: Karnataka Warns Sabarimala Pilgrims About Deadly ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoeba
Last Updated:November 19, 2025, 04:20 IST Due to the risk of exposure while bathing or participating in water rituals, the government has mandated strict precautions for pilgrims The advisory, released by the Commissioner of the Health and Family Welfare Department, highlights the risk posed by Naegleria fowleri, a toxic, free-living amoeba. (Representational image: AI-generated) The…