Mexico health alert: 13 children die due to suspected IV bag contamination
PTC Web Desk: Mexican health officials reported the deaths of 13 children in medical facilities across the state of Mexico, potentially caused by contaminated IV bags. The fatalities occurred in three public hospitals and one private clinic. An outbreak of the Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria is suspected, but investigations are ongoing to confirm the cause.
The health ministry has issued an epidemiological alert, and the health regulator Cofepris has suspended the use of intravenous solutions from Productos Hospitalarios. However, it remains unclear if the company distributed the contaminated IV bags.
Impact in Numbers
Cases Identified: 20 potential infections linked to Klebsiella oxytoca
15 confirmed, 4 probable, and 1 ruled out
Deaths Reported: 13 children, all infants or up to 14 years old
Hospitalisations: 7 children remain under treatment
The health authorities are conducting thorough analyses to trace the source of the outbreak and have urged medical personnel to report any probable cases. Monitoring efforts are in place to prevent further incidents in other regions.
- With inputs from agencies
