Louisiana amoeba infection: Health officials warn about cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis, eye infection that can cause permanent vision loss, after certain tap water use

A health story from North Carolina, reported by ABC11 WTVD Raleigh.

Health · North Carolina · October 31, 2026

From ABC11 WTVD Raleigh

Officials are warning about an amoeba in Louisiana and the risks of using tap water to rinse nasal passages and clean contact lenses after Acanthamoeba keratitis cases.

Reported by ABC11 WTVD Raleigh, October 31, 2026. Read the full story at ABC11 WTVD Raleigh →

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