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Elisabeth J. Cohen, MD

Arch Ophthalmol. 2007;125(4):561-562.

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JAMA

Multistate Outbreak of Fusarium Keratitis Associated With Use of a Contact Lens Solution 

Douglas C. Chang, MD; Gavin B. Grant, MD, MPH; Kerry O’Donnell, PhD; Kathleen A. Wannemuehler, MSc; Judith Noble-Wang, PhD; Carol Y. Rao, PhD; Lara M. Jacobson, MD; Claudia S. Crowell, MD; Rodlescia S. Sneed, MPH; Felicia M. T. Lewis, MD; Joshua K. Schaffzin, MD, PhD; Marion A. Kainer, BS, MS, MPH; Carol A. Genese, MBA; Eduardo C. Alfonso, MD; Dan B. Jones, MD; Arjun Srinivasan, MD; Scott K. Fridkin, MD; Benjamin J. Park, MD; for the Fusarium Keratitis Investigation Team

Context:  Fusarium keratitis is a serious corneal infection, most commonly associated with corneal injury. Beginning in March 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received multiple reports of Fusarium keratitis among contact lens wearers.

Objective:  To define the specific activities, contact lens hygiene practices, or products associated with this outbreak.

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