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Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 9:10 pm By:
Warning issued after 2 deaths from #neti pot use. Use with sterile, distilled or boiled & cooled water only http://t.co/sv0PWMec
Contaminated Tap Water Kills 2 Neti Pot Users in Louisiana | Care2 Causes
care2.com — “When two otherwise healthy people who both irrigated their sinuses with tap water died from a rare amoeba infection, officials in Louisiana issued a warning to other neti pot fans to use only distilled or filtered water.” View full resource at care2.com
Most Recently Shared on December 20, 2011 at 6:52 pm By:
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Did you get a Neti Pot at #BlogHer11? May want to read this: Contaminated Tap Water Kills 2 Neti Pot Users in Louisiana http://t.co/OPhkq9Hl
Second Neti-Pot Death From Amoeba Prompts Tap-Water Warning : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “Two people died in Louisiana after using neti pots to rinse their sinuses. State health officials warn that tap water, implicated in both fatalities isn't safe for noses. The two people died from rare infections with brain-eating amoebas.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on December 20, 2011 at 2:20 am By:
Dr Zina Kroner Doctor, Internist, Physician, and Active Health Library
NPR: Second Neti-Pot Death From Amoeba Prompts Tap-Water Warning-More at http://t.co/NrZmmkEg
Brain-Eating Amoeba in Neti Pots: MedicineNet
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Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 11:18 pm By:
Do you use a neti pot to clear your sinuses? Here’s why it’s important to use sterile water. http://t.co/71l7G9Ou
'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Deaths May Be Linked To Tap Water Use In Neti Pots, Louisiana Officials Warn
huffingtonpost.com — “At least two people are dead in Louisiana after officials believe "brain-eating amoebas" entered the victims' sinuses through tap water used to fill neti pots. The 2011 deaths of a 51-year-old woman and 20-year-old man are still under investigation, but now officials are telling neti pot users to heed caution when using the popular devices, KTLA reports.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 9:07 pm By:
If you use a Neti Pot for sinus relief, be careful of brain-eating amoebas. I kid you not! http://t.co/JWqmSM6V
Two Dead in Louisiana After Unclean Water Used in Neti Pots - Health News - Health.com
news.health.com — “FRIDAY, December 16, 2011 (Health.com) — Louisiana health officials are warning residents not to use nonsterilized tap water in neti pots after the deaths of two people who exposed their brains to a deadly amoeba while flushing out their nasal passages.The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, can be found in lakes and ponds as well as in [...]” View full resource at news.health.com
Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 8:26 pm By:
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Neti pot usage directly linked to two deaths http://t.co/8c3CWdGL
Second Neti-Pot Death From Amoeba Prompts Tap-Water Warning : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “Two people died in Louisiana after using neti pots to rinse their sinuses. State health officials warn that tap water, implicated in both fatalities isn't safe for noses. The two people died from rare infections with brain-eating amoebas.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 8:04 pm By:
Dr. Suzann Wang Acupuncturist, CAM, and Naturopathic Doctor
Sad state of our tap water. A word of caution for Neti Pot users, use distilled or adequately boiled water for... http://t.co/M2bPfIbb
Brain-Eating Amoeba in Neti Pots « WebMD Newsroom
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Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 7:50 pm By:
Andi Gabrick, WebMD Health Magazine
Brain-Eating Amoeba in Neti Pots: by Daniel J. DeNoon Brain-eating amoeba in a neti pot? Yes, wa... http://t.co/k3iYugoW via @WebMD_News
Second Neti-Pot Death From Amoeba Prompts Tap-Water Warning : Shots - Health Blog : NPR
npr.org — “Two people died in Louisiana after using neti pots to rinse their sinuses. State health officials warn that tap water, implicated in both fatalities isn't safe for noses. The two people died from rare infections with brain-eating amoebas.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 7:24 pm By:
Gary Levin, MD Doctor, Ophthalmologist, Health IT, and Physician
Danger !Via @nprnews: Second Neti-Pot Death From Amoeba Prompts Tap-Water Warning http://t.co/OKiaW9Bd #meded #mdchat #pedchat
Are Neti Pots Safe - YouBeauty.com
youbeauty.com — “Neti pots - are they safe? Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen explain the news linking neti pots to the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri, linked to the deaths of two Lousiana residents.” View full resource at youbeauty.com
Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 7:18 pm By:
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@YoungDrMike addresses neti pot fears after recent deaths. http://t.co/7NJv9eWi
'Brain-Eating' Amoeba Kills Second Neti Pot User - Cold and Flu Center - Everyday Health
everydayhealth.com — “Louisiana warns residents about the potentially fatal dangers of sinus-irrigating neti pots.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 6:20 pm By:
'Brain-eating' amoeba kills second neti pot user: http://t.co/5FnXvPbq
Brain-Eating Ameba Kills Two People After Using Neti Pots
medicalnewstoday.com — “The improper use of Neti Pots, used for irrigating sinuses, can be dangerous and sometimes fatal, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals warned people today after the death of a second p” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 3:01 am By:
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Brain-Eating Ameba Kills Two People After Using Neti Pots: The improper use of Neti Pots, used for irrigating si... http://t.co/lOVCTtbg
Medical News: 'Brain-Eating' Amoeba Kills Second Neti Pot User - in Infectious Disease, Infection Control from MedPage Today
medpagetoday.com — “?Louisiana state health officials are warning patients about potential dangers of using tap water for sinus irrigation after two patients died of Naegleria fowleri infection.” View full resource at medpagetoday.com
Most Recently Shared on December 18, 2011 at 12:11 am By:
Tom Heston, MD Physician, Doctor, and Family Medicine Doctor
'Brain-Eating' Amoeba Kills Second La. Neti Pot User - MedPage Today http://t.co/NDBB72AX #health
Two dead in Louisiana after unclean water used in neti pots – - CNN.com Blogs
thechart.blogs.cnn.com — “Louisiana health officials are warning residents not to use nonsterilized tap water in neti pots after the deaths of two people who exposed their brains to a deadly amoeba while flushing out their nasal passages.” View full resource at thechart.blogs.cnn.com
Most Recently Shared on December 17, 2011 at 11:34 am By:
Matthew Browning Nurse and Health Executive
Neti pot deaths? how about death from infested water?? http://t.co/HszBq0DK
Two dead in Louisiana after unclean water used in neti pots – - CNN.com Blogs
thechart.blogs.cnn.com — “Louisiana health officials are warning residents not to use nonsterilized tap water in neti pots after the deaths of two people who exposed their brains to a deadly amoeba while flushing out their nasal passages.” View full resource at thechart.blogs.cnn.com
Most Recently Shared on December 17, 2011 at 1:32 am By:
Dr. Jennifer Shu Physician, Doctor, and Pediatrician
Two dead in Louisiana after unclean water used in neti pots – - http://t.co/JXczGX3v Blogs http://t.co/CCV5H5pt via @cnn
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