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Coverage dated October 30, 2026

Dangerous amoeba in Louisiana tap water infects 10 people, LDH officials report

Headline from WGNO New Orleans

In the last two years, 10 Louisianians were infected by an amoeba that the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) said can be found in ordinary tap water.

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4 articles, oldest first.

  1. KLFY Lafayette

    LDH issues tap water warning after rare but serious amoeba infections (opens KLFY Lafayette)

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    KLFY Lafayette's feed description

    The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding residents to avoid using tap water when using nasal rinsing devices and contact lenses.

  2. BRPROUD Baton Rouge

    Louisiana issues warning after rare but serious amoeba infections from tap water (opens BRPROUD Baton Rouge)

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    BRPROUD Baton Rouge's feed description

    The Louisiana Department of Health reminds residents to avoid using tap water when using nasal rinsing devices and contact lenses.

  3. WGNO New Orleans

    Dangerous amoeba in Louisiana tap water infects 10 people, LDH officials report (opens WGNO New Orleans)

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    WGNO New Orleans's feed description

    In the last two years, 10 Louisianians were infected by an amoeba that the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) said can be found in ordinary tap water.

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