Louisiana Warns of Ameba Infections Linked to Improper Neti Pot Use
Two people in Louisiana have died this year from primary amebic meningoencephalitis after using tap water to irrigate their sinuses with neti pots, prompting the state's health department to remind consumers to use only distilled, sterile, or boiled water in neti pots.
To avoid infections caused by Naegleria fowleri, the CDC also recommends thoroughly rinsing neti pots after each use and letting the devices air dry completely.