Contaminated IV Bags Suspected in Deaths of 13 Children in Mexico

Authorities investigate drug-resistant bacteria linked to blood infections as Mexico's healthcare system faces mounting challenges.

Thirteen children under 14 years old have died from suspected bloodstream infections caused by contaminated IV feeding bags in central Mexico.
The bacteria Klebsiella oxytoca, which is resistant to multiple antibiotics, has been confirmed in 15 cases, with four additional probable cases under investigation.
The IV bags, produced by Productos Hospitalarios S.A. de C.V., have been banned from use nationwide as authorities work to identify the exact source of the contamination.
This incident highlights ongoing issues in Mexico's underfunded healthcare system, which has faced repeated medical supply scandals in recent years.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated the situation is 'under control,' while health officials continue monitoring for potential outbreaks in other facilities.