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A Karachi woman dies after contracting a brain-eating amoeba named Naegleria

The medical professionals practiced certain treatments but fell short in helping Maryam cure the disease. Naegleria is a disease known for its rapid progression and leading to death within a few days

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Maryam Shakeel, aged 36, died following a disease called Naegleria. It is a brain-eating amoeba which has now raised concerns over the water safety in Karachi, the Express Tribune reported.

Following the incident, the threat has been raised by the waterborne micro-organisms in warm, poorly chlorinated water, which in turn is affecting public health.

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