Woman dies from brain-eating infection after using tap water to wash nose

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A 71 year old woman from Texas tragically lost her life to a brain-eating infection, believed to have been contracted from tap water.

The unfortunate woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, is thought to have fallen victim to an amoeba, a single-celled organism. The county health department suggests she likely picked up the infection after using tap water from an RV's system at a campground to rinse her sinuses. ‌

Despite the alarming incident, The Texas Department of State Health Services has reassured the public that the local tap water remains safe for consumption. They emphasised that such infections are exceedingly rare and can only enter the human body through the nose. ‌

However, this tragic case has sparked debate among experts. According to the Daily Mail it