The bacteria, known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is found widely in the environment although infections usually occur in hospitals among people with weakened immune systems.
A Utah resident has died after becoming infected with an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria following a medical tourism trip to Tijuana, Mexico, where they underwent weight-loss surgery.is found widely in the environment. Infections usually occur among people with weakened immune systems—and most often in hospitals—according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Interviews with the surviving patients revealed that seven of the eight—including the one who died—had visited the same surgeon, Mario Almanza, for their procedures. Furthermore, five of the patients said that they had been referred to this surgeon by a medical tourism agency known as"Weight Loss Agents."
"We cannot provide any assurances of patient safety or quality of care to individuals who are considering undergoing such procedures in Tijuana," Allyn Nakashima, manager of the UDOH Healthcare-Associated Infections/Antimicrobial Resistant Program, said in a statement."I cannot stress enough the safest course of action is not to travel to Mexico for these procedures.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jessica Simpson's Weight Loss Goals Causing Problems In Her Marriage?A tabloid claims Jessica Simpson’s extreme weight loss goals are causing problems in her marriage to Eric Johnson. Gossip Cop can exclusively debunk the story.
Read more »
'Stranger Things' star Dacre Montgomery gets candid about anxiety, weight struggles as a kid“I never got passing grades, I wasn’t popular or a gifted sports player. Girls were never interested in me. I suffered from anxiety from a young age,' says 'Stranger Things' actor Dacre Montgomery.
Read more »
You Can Lose Weight Without Exercise, but 2 Experts Say You Should Still Work Out RoutinelyHow soon you lose weight all depends on the consistency and duration of the lifestyle changes you're making. That goes for diet and exercise (also, genetics
Read more »
'Stranger Things' Star Dacre Montgomery Talks Struggle with Anxiety and Weight as a TeenThe 'Stranger Things' star shared a throwback photo of himself as a kid and recalled the struggles he faced growing up.
Read more »
Grief Is Messy and Hard. These TV Shows Make It Feel Beautiful and Real.From TheFarewell to RussianDoll, women are making amazing TV about death, grief, and loss.
Read more »