Drug-resistant bacteria prompts eye drop recall
A rare strain of a drug-resistant bacteria found in some recalled eye drops has been linked to dozens of infections across the United States.
Apr 4, 2023
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Bacteria: News and Research on Gram-Negative Aerobic Rods and Cocci
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Low vaccination and immunity rates mean NZ faces a harsh whooping cough winter—what needs to happen
Following the deaths of two infants, doctors and scientists worry New Zealand's whooping cough epidemic could be the worst in years.
Mar 29, 2023
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Death count climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eyedrops
A drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops has now killed three people.
Mar 22, 2023
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Following infection outbreak, experts offer guidance on safe use of eyedrops
An outbreak of serious bacterial infections in 13 U.S. states linked to use of artificial tears has prompted experts to offer tips for keeping dry eyes safe.
Mar 6, 2023
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See clearly with these tips for safely using eye drops
Following a link to bacterial infections, the CDC and FDA advised against using EzriCare Artificial Tears in early 2023. The bacteria in question, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is a common cause of corneal ulcers, said Kevin Mundy, ...
Mar 2, 2023
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FDA widens warning for contaminated eye products
Stop buying or using Delsam Pharma's Artificial Eye Ointment, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.
Feb 22, 2023
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Evaluating the effect of manuka honey on collagen scaffolds
The bones of the face and skull can be affected due to a wide range of conditions, including cleft palate defects, traumatic injuries, cancer, and bone loss from dentures. Although bone replacements are routinely used to ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Meningitis outbreak in Niger kills 18: WHO
At least 18 people in southeastern Niger have died of meningitis in the past three months, the WHO said Wednesday, warning that the outbreak could spread to other countries.
Feb 8, 2023
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Feces, urine and sweat—just how gross are hot tubs? A microbiologist explains
For many centuries we have bathed in communal waters. Sometimes for cleanliness but more often for pleasure. Indeed, in ancient Greece, baths were taken in freshwater, or sometimes the sea—which was thought of as a sacred ...
Feb 7, 2023
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CDC warns of dangerous infection risk with EzriCare eyedrops
U.S. health officials are investigating whether a specific brand of over-the-counter eyedrops are behind one death and dozens of bacterial infections in several states.
Feb 1, 2023
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