Artificial tears were taken off the market after the first Freepik cases
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in the United States reported this week that the number of deaths related to the use of Eye drops contaminated with “largely drugresistant” bacteria. Eight people were blinded and four others had their eyeballs surgically removed.
According to the statement, the patients were infected with the VIMGESCRPA strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria, which had never been detected in the country before the current outbreak.
As of March 14, the CDC had identified 68 patients infected with the pathogen in 16 states.
“Patients reported more than ten brands of artificial tears and some patients used multiple brands. EzriCare artificial tears, an overthecounter, preservativefree product packaged in multidose vials, was the most commonly reported brand,” the health agency said.
Laboratory tests on vials from different lots of EzriCare have tested positive for the VIMGESCRPA strain.
“Testing of closed vials of EzriCare artificial tears is ongoing to assess whether contamination may have occurred during manufacture,” the note adds.
According to initial reports, in February Global Pharma Healthcare initiated the voluntary recall of all lots of lubricating eye drops sold by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma.
“Using contaminated artificial tears can lead to eye infections that can lead to blindness,” the FDA warned, recommending those who have these products in their homes to stop using them.
Eye drops from these brands are not sold in Brazil.
Seven bacteria and fungi that cause deadly diseases:
Bacteria and fungi are part of our environment and even the human body, but some of them can cause serious illnesses and even death. Discover seven types of dangerous microorganisms and what problems they can cause in the next pictures
Known as one of the “flesheating” bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus causes a disease called vibriosis, which can lead to death. This microorganism is found in crustaceans and North American waters. The bacteria enter the body by eating raw seafood or exposing open wounds to water. Causes diarrhea and skin sores to death in just over 24 hours, in people with low immunity Highly infectious bacteria that Streptococcus pyogenes it’s found in raw (or improperly pasteurized) milk, salads, and seafood. It usually causes pharyngitis, but it also causes severe skin and subcutaneous infection, necrotizing fasciitis, in rare episodes. Also known as “carnivores,” this bacterium destroys tissue, causing gangrene and necrosis.
A Aeromonas hydrophila and other similar species are found in abundance in freshwater environments, both dirty (sewers) and clean (rivers and dams). They are also present in the soil and intestines of some animals. Ingesting food or water with this bacterium can cause cholangitis (inflammation of the bile ducts), endocarditis (infection of the inner lining of the heart), meningitis, sepsis, and death from septic shock. It is a flesheating bacterium that also causes necrotizing fasciitis. Methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are more common in hospitalized patients and pose a serious risk. In moderate stages, this superbug causes tiny red bumps on the skin that can turn into large abscesses (many require surgical draining). Severe cases involve infections throughout the body, including the blood, heart, and bones, and can be fatal.
the mushroom Candida auris It’s relatively new to science, and infections also occur in patients who are hospitalized, undergoing invasive procedures, or who have compromised immune systems. It causes invasive candidiasis by spreading the fungus to tissues and organs through the bloodstream. It is a very drugresistant fungus and can cause death in debilitated people. Clostridium difficile in hospitalized patients it is usually associated with diarrhea. Toxins produced by these bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract cause pseudomembranous colitis, typically after antibiotic use. It causes bloody diarrhea and, in rare cases, can lead to sepsis. A recently discovered cloak turned out to be more virulent, releasing more toxins in the patient’s gut and also being more resistant to antibiotics.
O Acinetobacter resistant to carbapenem (a type of antibiotic) causes pneumonia, skin sores, and blood and urinary tract infections. Patients hospitalized in intensive care units are more exposed to contamination from these bacteria, which can survive on surfaces for long periods of time