Pakistan: Karachi reports 8th Naegleria fowleri death as awareness campaign begins

Karachi health officials have reported the eighth case and fatality due to infection with the parasite, Naegleria fowleri late last week, according to a Pakistan news source. The adult male died at a private hospital on Wednesday and it is believed he contracted the amoeba via domestic water use. Director Health Karachi Dr Zafar Ejaz ["]