Louisiana Warns Against Tap Water in Neti Pots and Contact Lenses After Fatal Amoeba Infection
Nature World News | 03.11.2026 17:31
A Louisiana resident has died this year from a rare brain infection caused by the amoeba Acanthamoeba, and state health officials are now urging residents to stop using tap water for nasal rinses and contact lenses. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has identified 10 Acanthamoeba infections since 2024, including two serious cases this year in people who both reported rinsing their sinuses with tap water, according to FOX Weather.
