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Travis County resident dies after amebic meningitis infection
The person became ill after swimming in Lake LBJ, according to Austin Public Health.
Author: Britny Eubank
Published: 10:13 AM CDT August 30, 2023
Updated: 10:15 AM CDT August 30, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas — A Travis County resident has died after developing an illness caused by an amebic meningitis infection, Austin Public Health (APH) announced Wednesday.
The public health agency said the person became ill after swimming in Lake LBJ in August.
"Although these infections are very rare, this is an important reminder that there are microbes present in natural bodies of water that can pose risks of infection,” Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said. “Increased temperatures over the summer make it ideal for harmful microorganisms to grow and flourish."
APH said amebic meningitis doesn't occur if water is swallowed, but it can be fatal if forced up the nose – something that can happen when jumping into water, diving, water-skiing or doing other water activities. It isn't found in salt water or in properly maintained and chlorinated pools...
Travis County resident dies after amebic meningitis infection
The person became ill after swimming in Lake LBJ, according to Austin Public Health.
Author: Britny Eubank
Published: 10:13 AM CDT August 30, 2023
Updated: 10:15 AM CDT August 30, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas — A Travis County resident has died after developing an illness caused by an amebic meningitis infection, Austin Public Health (APH) announced Wednesday.
The public health agency said the person became ill after swimming in Lake LBJ in August.
"Although these infections are very rare, this is an important reminder that there are microbes present in natural bodies of water that can pose risks of infection,” Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said. “Increased temperatures over the summer make it ideal for harmful microorganisms to grow and flourish."
APH said amebic meningitis doesn't occur if water is swallowed, but it can be fatal if forced up the nose – something that can happen when jumping into water, diving, water-skiing or doing other water activities. It isn't found in salt water or in properly maintained and chlorinated pools...