CDC identified outbreak of a serious eye infection called Acanthamoeba課程發展議會確定爆發嚴重的眼睛感染所謂的棘阿米巴

Acanthamoeba keratitis is caused by a free-living ameba (Acanthamoeba) a microscopic organism found everywhere in nature.棘阿米巴角膜炎的原因是一個自由的生活ameba (阿米巴)微觀有機體,發現無處不在的性質。

Infections can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness.感染可能會導致永久性視力障礙或失明。 AK primarily affects otherwise healthy people, most of whom wear contacts lenses.支AK主要影響,否則健康的人,其中大部分是磨損接觸的鏡頭。 In the United States, an estimated 85% of cases of this infection occur in contact lens users.在美國,估計有85 %的案件這種感染發生在接觸透鏡的用戶。

The incidence of the disease in the US is approximately one to two cases per million contact lens users.該病的發病率在美國大約是1至2宗,每百萬用戶接觸鏡。 CDC has received reports of 138 cases of culture-confirmed AK in 35 states and Puerto Rico, with complete patient data available for 46 case-patients.課程發展議會已收到報告138例文化的AK證實,在35個州和波多黎各,與完整的病人資料,供46例病人。 Thirty-nine of the 46 case-patients wore soft contact lenses. 39的46例病人穿軟接觸鏡頭。

Preliminary information obtained by CDC from patient interviews indicates that, among soft contact lens users who reported the use of any type of solution, 21 (58%) reported having used Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Solution in the month prior to symptom onset.初步獲得的資料,課程發展議會從病人的訪談表明,其中包括軟接觸鏡頭的用戶報導,使用任何類型的解決方案, 21 ( 58 % )報導,採用了先進的醫療光學(古物古蹟辦事處)完成moistureplus多用途的解決方案,在一個月前在症狀出現。 Out of the 37 case-patients for whom clinical data was available, 9 (24%) failed medical therapy and required or are expected to undergo corneal transplantation.出於對37例病人,為他們的臨床資料提供, 9 ( 24 % ) ,失敗的醫療治療,並要求或預期進行角膜移植。

Based on these findings people who wear soft contact lenses who use Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) Compete MoisturePlus Solution should:根據這些結果的人,配戴軟接觸鏡頭,他們使用先進的醫療光學(古物古蹟辦事處)競爭moistureplus的解決辦法應採取下列措施:

o Stop using the product immediately and discard all remaining solution including partially used or unopened bottles. o停止使用該產品,立即拋棄所有剩餘的解決方案,包括部分使用或開瓶。 Choose and alternative contact lens solution.選擇和替代性接觸透鏡的解決辦法。

o Discard current lens storage container. o摒棄目前的鏡頭,儲藏容器。

o Discard current pair of soft lenses. o摒棄目前對軟性隱形眼鏡。

o See a health care provider if experiencing any signs of eye infection: Eye pain, eye redness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, sensation of something in the eye, or excessive tearing. o看到一個健康護理服務提供者,如果遇到任何的跡象,眼睛感染:眼痛,眼睛發紅,視力模糊,敏感性,以輕,感覺的東西,在眼睛,或過度撕裂。

All contact lens users should closely follow prevention measures to help prevent eye infections, which include所有接觸鏡使用者應密切跟踪預防措施,以幫助防止眼感染,其中包括

o See an eye care professional for regular eye examinations. o看到一個眼睛護理專業,以便進行定期眼睛檢查。

o Wear and replace contact lenses according to the schedule prescribed by an eye care professional. o磨損和更換隱形眼鏡按照預定計劃訂明由一個眼睛護理專業。

o Remove contact lenses before any activity involving contact with water including showering, using a hot tub, or swimming. o移除聯絡鏡頭前的任何活動,涉及與水接觸,包括洗澡,使用的一個熱點浴缸,或游泳。

o Wash hands with soap and water and dry before handling contact lenses. o洗手,用肥皂和水及乾燥前處理隱形眼鏡。

o Clean contacts lenses according to the manufacturer's guidelines and instructions from an eye care professional. o清潔,接觸鏡片根據製造商的指導方針和指示,從眼睛護理專業。

o Use fresh cleaning or disinfecting solutions and rewetting drops to disinfect lenses.用地新鮮清潔或消毒的解決方案和rewetting下降到消毒隱形眼鏡。 Neither solution is an effective or approved disinfectant.既不解決方案是一種有效的或經核准的消毒劑。

o Never use saline solution and rewetting drops to disinfect lenses. o從來不使用鹽溶液和rewetting下降到消毒隱形眼鏡。 Neither solution is an effective or approved disinfectant.既不解決方案是一種有效的或經核准的消毒劑。

o Store reusable lenses in the proper storage case. o存儲可重複使用的鏡頭在適當的儲存情況。

o Storage cases should be rinsed with sterile contact lens solution (never use tap water) and left open to dry after each use. o存儲案件應清洗與消毒接觸透鏡的解決方案(從來不使用自來水)和左開放幹在每次使用後。

o Replace storage cases at least once every three months. o取代存儲案件,至少每三個月一次。

Clinicians evaluating contact lens users with symptoms of eye pain or redness, tearing, decreased visual acuity, discharge, sensitivity to light, or foreign body sensation should consider AK and refer the patient to an ophthalmologist.臨床評價接觸鏡使用者的症狀,眼痛或發紅,撕裂,降低視力,放電,靈敏度,以輕,或異物感,應考慮的AK及轉介病人到眼科醫生。 Early diagnosis can greatly improve treatment efficacy.早期診斷可以大大改善治療的效果。

Clinicians or microbiology laboratories should report cases of AK to state and local health departments or directly to CDC at telephone, 770- 488-7775.臨床醫師或微生物實驗室應報告案件的AK ,以國家和地方衛生部門或直接向議會,電話, 770 -4 88-7775。

Source: emaxhealth資料來源: emaxhealth

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