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The CDC has reported cases of Acanthamoeba infections resulting from nasal rinsing with unsterile tap water, leading to skin diseases and a rare brain infection called granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE). Three out of 10 infected individuals died, all of whom had weakened immune systems. The CDC recommends using boiled, sterile, or distilled water for nasal rinsing to prevent such infections.
A Texas resident has died from an amebic meningitis infection after swimming in Lake Lyndon B. Johnson. Health officials have highlighted the risks of swimming in natural bodies of water, as harmful microorganisms can flourish in warmer temperatures. Amebic meningitis can occur when water is forced up the nose, such as during water activities, but not when water is swallowed or in chlorinated pools. Amebic meningoencephalitis infections are rare, with only 39 cases reported in Texas between 1962 and 2022.