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Texas Woman Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba After Nasal Irrigation

6/5/2025

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A tragic incident in Texas claimed the life of a 71-year-old woman, who succumbed to a brain-eating amoeba infection after using unboiled tap water for nasal irrigation. Just four days after her exposure, she experienced severe symptoms, passing away eight days later. The source of the amoeba remains a mystery, with no positive samples found at the campground.

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Story summary

A tragic incident in Texas claimed the life of a 71-year-old woman, who succumbed to a brain-eating amoeba infection after using unboiled tap water for nasal irrigation. Just four days after her exposure, she experienced severe symptoms, passing away eight days later. The source of the amoeba remains a mystery, with no positive samples found at the campground.