Rare Amoeba Infection Hospitalizes Israeli Boy in Serious Condition

By Israel National News

First reported by Panet · 4 hours ago

What happened

A nine-year-old Israeli boy is hospitalized in serious condition with a rare amoeba infection, likely contracted while swimming in the Sea of Galilee. The Health Ministry confirmed the diagnosis of encephalitis and warned of the disease's high mortality rate.

• 01Nine-year-old boy hospitalized in serious condition with rare amoeba infection.
• 02Infection likely occurred after swimming in the Sea of Galilee.
• 03The amoeba causes severe encephalitis and has a high mortality rate.
• 04Health Ministry confirmed diagnosis and issued health warnings.
• 05Cases are extremely rare globally and in Israel.

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Israel National NewsRight · English39 minutes ago

Rare Amoeba Infection Hospitalizes Israeli Boy in Serious Condition

KipaRight · Hebrew59 minutes ago

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KipaRight · Hebrew59 minutes ago

Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infects Israeli Child After Swimming in Sea of Galilee

AlarabUnrated · Arabic1 hour ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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i24NEWSCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infects Israeli Child After Swimming in Sea of Galilee

Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 hour ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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0404Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

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YnetnewsCenter · English1 hour ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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HamalCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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PanetUnrated · Arabic4 hours ago

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