how is this possible still in the united states in 2023? it can happen. the problem is this bacteria is so unforgiving. it goes into the eyes, the tear ducts, the nasal cavity and it can keep into the rest of the body in multiple organs. so that s how it can happen. once again, to our viewers, this is still a very rare infection. most people will be fine. but if you have any symptoms with the eye, please see a doctor. thank you. you bet. still ahead, how busted is your bracket? we re talking march madness and the biggest upset so far with an analyst who will be covering the big games. you re live in the cnn newsroom. convenient tooools. one bank with the p power of both. chase. make more of what s yours.
so you just laid this out. let s put out the signs that you could put something harmful in your eye. what do people need to look out for? right. so photo phobia, extreme eye pain, discharge. almost the sensation like something in your eye. and this infection doesn t get better. every single day, people get infections from using these wet drops, wearing contact lenses. the problem that i emphasize is, even if it might be a mild infection, if you have these symptoms that i mentioned, it could be conjunkivitis, pink eye. but with this infection it seeps through the tear ducts from the eye into the nasal cavity and can actually infect the body. this has been found in urine, in blood and in lungs. that one death most likely was from sepsis, a total infection. body. so this particular bacteria can