Multistate Outbreak of Fusarium Keratitis Associated With Use of a Contact Lens Solution

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Authors

Douglas C. Chang · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Gavin B. Grant

Kerry O’Donnell · United States Department of Agriculture

Kathleen Wannemuehler

Rodlescia Sneed · Dade County Medical Examiner Department

Felicia M. T. Lewis

Abstract

The findings from this investigation indicate that this outbreak of Fusarium keratitis was associated with use of ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution. Contact lens users should not use ReNu with MoistureLoc.

Topics & Keywords

Ocular Infections and Treatments Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases Ocular Surface and Contact Lens

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 296, Issue 8, pp. 953-953

DOI: 10.1001/jama.296.8.953

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