Maine CDC Health Advisory

February 3, 2023

Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears

Please review this national alert regarding a healthcare product contaminated with extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Maine has not identified any cases linked to this outbreak. Removing contaminated artificial tears from healthcare facilities and homes will avoid actual tears caused by infections. Carbapenemase-producing organisms, like the organism identified in this investigation, are a reportable condition in Maine.

Advisory (PDF)