Louisiana health officials warn about rare amoeba infections after certain tap water use
- The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is warning residents about the risks of using tap water to rinse nasal passages and clean contact lenses after several rare amoeba infections.
- Health officials said on Thursday that there have been 10 cases of Acanthamoeba infections in the state since 2024.
- Of those cases, eight were cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis, which is an eye infection that can cause permanent vision loss.
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- The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is warning residents about the risks of using tap water to rinse nasal passages and clean contact lenses after several rare amoeba infections.
- Health officials said on Thursday that there have been 10 cases of Acanthamoeba infections in the state since 2024.
- Of those cases, eight were cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis, which is an eye infection that can cause permanent vision loss.
Sources: Abcnews