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 New York, reported by ABC7 NY.

Health · New York · October 31, 2026

From ABC7 NY

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 ABC7 NY, October 31, 2026. Read the full story at ABC7 NY →

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