At least four people have died in the United States of America (USA) from a bacterium 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 since its most recent report in March has recorded one death and 13 other cases, half of which occurred before disposal of the lot contaminated with the bacteria. ., identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Although Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections are common, the CDC cautions that it is a very rare, drug-resistant strain never seen before in the country that has spread from person to person, especially in healthcare settings.
The US federal health agency (FDA) has already issued an order for people to avoid using the two brands – Delsam Pharma and Ezricare – linked to the outbreak, which allegedly originated from a factory in India administered by Global Pharma. Private Sanitary Limited Company.
An investigation by the agency earlier this year at company facilities found serious contamination problems in the equipment used to develop the eye drops.
According to the Europapress agency, which quotes CBS, the US authorities have refused to provide more information about the bacterium responsible.
Source: TSF
