It’s the first time the rare and “extensively” drug-resistant bacteria has spread in the U.S.
37 cases were linked to clusters at four healthcare facilities. Eight people have reported vision loss, and four have had an enucleation, or surgical removal of the eyeball. One person has died.So far, infections have been identified in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.
Investigators detected the outbreak strain in open EzriCare bottles, but patients reported using over 10 different brands of artificial tears. Some used multiple brands. The outbreak is considered particularly worrisome because the bacteria driving it are resistant to standard antibiotics, but a newer antibiotic named cefiderocol did seem to work.until further notice. Anyone who has used the eye drops or eye ointment and has signs of an eye infection should seek care immediately.
The Batch No. H29 of Artificial Eye Ointment, distributed by Delsam Pharma, is pictured in a provided photo. Eye pain or discomfort
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