Three US residents died and eight lost their sight after being infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is associated with eye drops. It has been reported health day.
drug resistant bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa Found in drops to replenish the lacrimal fluid of the Indian company Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited. They were sold in the US by EzriCare. The first cases of infection occurred in January, in February the eye drops were withdrawn from sale.
A total of 68 people in 16 states were infected with the virus. Eight patients lost their sight and four had to have their eyes removed.
All patients had no eye infection. Some have been diagnosed with respiratory or urinary tract infections. The infection can be fatal when the bacteria enters the bloodstream.
Despite the strain P. aeruginosaResistant to 12 deadly antibiotics, there is new hope. Scientists from the University of California San Diego said they have found a bacteriophage virus that can destroy bacteria.