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Fusarium Keratitis UpdateThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is continuing its investigation on the multi-state outbreak of Fusarium keratitis that may be associated with contact lens use. As of May 5, 2006, CDC has received reports of 102 confirmed cases, 12 possible cases and 81 cases still under investigation from 31 U.S. states and territories. 65 reports include insufficient evidence to classify them as cases or carry other non-Fusarium diagnoses. States or territories with at least 1 confirmed or possible case include: AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, PA, PR, TN, TX, and VT. States where all cases under investigation include: IN, MN, NV, OK, OR, and RI. Not all data are available for all confirmed cases. However, as of May 2, 2006, of the 58 confirmed cases for which CDC has complete data:
* Some cases reported using more than one type of solution and therefore the solution categories are not mutually exclusive. (Note: Updated case count numbers will be available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Updated numbers on solution use and other pertinent exposures will be available on Tuesdays.) Summary and Clarifications In addition, CDC would like to clarify some of the information that has appeared in a number of recent media stories on the outbreak. The following information is known related to this outbreak:
CDC is continuing its investigation into identifying whether there are specific factors that may have placed people at risk for developing fungal keratitis, including hygiene practices, overnight contact lens wear and specific solutions used. The CDC will provide more information as it becomes available. For more information on fungal keratitis and advice to doctors and consumers, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/fungal_fusariumKeratitis.html or http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/contacts.html.
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