| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 31, 2026, 11 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 31, 2026, 11 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/story/louisiana-amoeba-infection-health-officials-warn-cases-acanthamoeba-keratitis-eye-can-cause-permanent-vision-loss-certain-tap-water-use/20003431/ |
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The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is [ warning ][1] 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 sinc...