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Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation - Contaminated Steroid Injections

‎07-08-2013 09:23 AM

http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/meningitis.html

CDC Responds to Multistate Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis and Other Infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local health departments and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)External Web Site Icon, is investigating a multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis and other infections among patients who received contaminated steroid injections. This form of meningitis is not contagious. The investigation also includes fungal infections associated with the injection site, both spinal and peripheral joints, such as a knee, shoulder or ankle. See Current Situation Update

Map of healthcare facilities:

http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/meningitis-facilities-map.html

A man in Evansville, IN, apparently received shots contaminated with BLACK MOLD.

http://www.14news.com/story/22778433/fungal-meningitis-still-plagues-evansville-man

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