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Israel Health Ministry Issues Warnings on Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba and Rabies
Israel's Ministry of Health has issued warnings about a rare brain-eating amoeba infection in a child and confirmed cases of rabies in dogs in Beit Aryeh and Eli.
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- 01Israel's Health Ministry warns of rare amoeba and rabies cases.
- 02A 9-year-old boy is critically ill with brain-eating amoeba.
- 03A mass swim event in the Sea of Galilee was postponed due to the amoeba case.
- 04Two rabid dogs were found in Beit Aryeh and Eli.
- 05Health officials urge public to seek treatment if exposed to animals.
Public health recommendations have been released for both situations, including the postponement of a swimming event and guidance for those who may have been exposed to the infected animals.
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