US EditionTexas woman, 71, killed by brain-eating amoeba after washing her nose with tap water
- A 71-year-old woman from Texas died in 2024 after contracting a brain-eating amoeba infection from using tap water to rinse her sinuses at a campground.
- The infection was caused by Naegleria fowleri, likely entering through contaminated RV water used in nasal irrigation, with the water inadequately disinfected.
- The woman developed severe neurological symptoms, including fever, headache, seizures, and died eight days after symptoms appeared despite medical efforts.
- Naegleria fowleri infections are rare but highly fatal, killing about 97% of infected people, with roughly 160 US cases recorded historically and Texas as a hotspot.
- This case highlights the critical need for using only sterilized water in nasal irrigation and maintaining proper RV water system disinfection to prevent such deadly infections.
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Texas woman died from brain-eating amoeba after using RV tap water for nasal rinse
A 71-year-old Texas woman died after contracting a rare and deadly brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba,” after using tap water from a recreational vehicle (RV) for nasal irrigation, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The woman developed symptoms of primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in 2024, including fever, headache, and altered mental st…
CDC reports 2024 death of woman in Texas caused by brain infection from RV water; Experts warn of dangers
Recreational Vehicles, or RVs, are a popular way to spend summer vacations. “We buy and sell, consign and repair anything on your RV travel trailer or fifth wheel,” Texas RV Guys owner Joshua Baker said. He said you should consider the water you use at your campsite for health reasons. “There’s a big difference if the RV park that you’re...
A 71-year-old woman died in Texas after having contracted a rare and overwhelming brain infection. Cause: a deadly amoeba present in unboiled water used to clean her nose.
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