The CDC is investigating recalled #eyedrops after infections cause death and blindness

By Emily Olson, March 22, 2023

"The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's investigating a drug-resistant strain of bacteria that caused severe injuries in 68 patients, including three deaths, across the U.S.

"The CDC says most of the patients infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa reported using artificial tears or eyedrops.

"Ten different brands of #ophthalmic drugs were involved in these cases, the CDC said."
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Read more: https://www.npr.org/2023/03/22/1165268600/eyedrop-recall-bacteria-infection-cdc

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