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Infections from Naegleria fowleri are possible when people use contaminated tap water in nasal rinses.

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A man dies of a brain-eating amoeba, possibly from rinsing his sinuses with tap water

5:33pm March 03, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Florida health officials are investigating the death and urging people to take precautions. Here's what to know if you're planning on breaking out your neti pot or swimming in a lake anytime soon.

The amoebas that can cause rare brain infections resemble white blood cells under the microscope.

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A Young Woman Dies, A Teen Is Saved After Amoebas Infect The Brain

2:00pm August 28, 2016

In Florida, perfect timing and alert medical staff saved a teen from almost certain death. But in North Carolina, one young woman died of an amoeba infection after rafting at a popular tourist site.