India-Made Eye Drops Infects 11 And Kills 1 In US
Eye drops made in India may be spreading a deadly bacterial infection, according to the CDC.
There has been some controversy regarding an eye drop manufactured in India. These drops, which apparently cause serious health problems, even left the dead behind. After discovering that it may be linked to a bacterial infection that can result in hospitalization, permanent vision loss, and even death, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States have advised against using an over-the-counter eye drop that is manufactured in India.
India-Made Eye Drops Infects 11 And Kills 1 In US
At least 55 people in 12 states have Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacteria that is resistant to the majority of antibiotics. One person has passed away so far, and three others have lost their vision for good. The agency stated that the majority of those who became ill reported using the eye drop Artificial Tears, but it has not linked the infection to it.
It stated, "CDC recommends that clinicians and patients discontinue the use of EzriCare Artificial Tears immediately until the epidemiological investigation and laboratory analyses are complete."
People who have used the eye drop up until this point have both contracted infections and lost their vision for good. In addition, patients have developed respiratory infections and urinary tract infections. According to reports, the bacterium has also caused one person's death because it entered the bloodstream.
