Could mifepristone and misoprostol have caused these deaths?
There is no scientific evidence that demonstrates this. The CDC has investigated these four deaths and has concluded that a bacteria species, Clostridium sordellii, is responsible for each woman’s death. As recently as November 4, 2005, the FDA has stated that there is no causal relationship between infection and mifepristone or misoprostol, nor have they found evidence of bacterial contamination in the pills. The FDA, the CDC, and state and local health departments are continuing to investigate these rare but troubling events.
