At least four people have died in the United States of America (US) due to a bacteria found in a batch of eye drops that has affected 81 people in 18 states since the beginning of the year.
The numbers were confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which has recorded one death and 13 other cases since its most recent report, in March, half of which occurred before disposal of the batch contaminated with the bacteria. . . , identified as ‘pseudomonas aeruginosa’.
While “pseudomonas aeruginosa” infections are common, the CDC warns that this is a very rare strain, resistant to drugs and never before seen in the country, that has spread from person to person, especially in health care facilities.
The US Federal Agency for Health (FDA, the acronym in English) has already issued an order for people to avoid using the two brands – Delsam Pharma and Ezricare – linked to the outbreak, which is said to have originated. in a factory in India operated by Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited.
An investigation conducted by the agency at the company’s premises earlier this year found serious contamination problems in the equipment used to develop the eye drops.
According to the agency Europapress, citing CBS, the US authorities have refused to provide more information about the bacteria responsible.
Source: DN
