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Drug-resistant skin infection spreads to NYC, CDC issues warning.

Two women in New York City have been identified as the first cases of a highly transmissible, drug-resistant ringworm infection caused by the fungus Trichophyton indotineae in the United States. The infections have previously been found in South Asia. The infections cause a red, itchy rash on the skin that can spread through skin-to-skin contact. Health care providers should consider T. indotineae infection in patients with widespread tinea (ringworm), particularly when eruptions do not improve with first-line topical antifungal agents or oral terbinafine.

via NJ.com|

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Drug-Resistant Skin Infection Spreading in NYC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported the first cases of a severe drug-resistant skin infection caused by Trichophyton indotineae in the United States. The cases were diagnosed in two women in New York City who experienced lesions on their neck, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. The infection spreads easily by skin-to-skin contact with infected animals or persons, secondary spread from other affected body sites, and fomites. Other potential US cases are under investigation. Healthcare providers should consider T. indotineae infection in patients with widespread tinea, particularly when eruptions do not improve with first-line topical antifungal agents or oral terbinafine.

via Daily Voice|

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CDC and FDA Warn Against Using Certain Eye Products Due to Safety Concerns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned people to stop using recalled eye products linked to an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a rare bacteria that has infected 68 patients in 16 states, resulting in three deaths, eight cases of vision loss, and four patients having their eyeballs removed. The recalled products are EzriCare Artificial Tears, Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears, and Delsam Pharma Artificial Eye Ointment, all of which are imported from India-based Global Pharma Healthcare Private Ltd. People are advised to seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms of an eye infection.

via AL.com|

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