Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Brain eating amoeba in neti pot?

Web MD reports that there have been two confirmed deaths in Louisiana which appear to be related to the use of tap water in neti pots.  The brain eating amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, has been identified as the culprit.  It is recommended that sterile water, distilled water or boiled water cooled to room temperature be used in neti pots. 

Image from the CDC


Neti pots are used to rinse out the nasal cavities using water usually with dissolved salts.


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