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Louisiana reports 10 amoeba infections, with vision loss and a death: what neti pot and contact lens users should do
Louisiana has confirmed 10 Acanthamoeba infections since 2024, with five cases of permanent vision loss and one death. Health officials say untreated tap water should not go in a neti pot or touch contact lenses. Here is what to use instead.
October 30, 2026 · 3 min read