Louisiana officials have cautioned residents to be careful after a deadly brain-eating amoeba was found in a parish water supply.The microscopic amoeba can be deadly if contaminated water travels through the nose to the brain. The microscopic pathogen can cause a deadly form of meningitis that or a swelling of the brain and surrounding tissues.The amoeba cannot be contracted from drinking contaminated water, officials said.NOTE - Don't use a neti pot here... Â
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