Hidden threat in Israeli waters amoeba infects child

The Israeli Ministry of Health confirmed a 9-year-old child has been infected with Naegleria fowleri after swimming at Corsia Beach on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in the northern part of the country. The child is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit after being brought in in serious condition, with the infection believed to have occurred after his visit to the lake about a week ago. The ministry advised swimmers at the Sea of Galilee to avoid getting water into their noses, as this is the main route for the microbe to reach the brain. This is the fourth such case in Israel since 2022, with two previous fatalities. According to the CDC, approximately 400 cases have been recorded worldwide, with a fatality rate exceeding 97%. The amoeba is found in warm freshwater environments, typically between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius.

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