Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.More >> Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.More >>
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Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.More >> Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.More >>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -
During a news conference on Friday, the State Health Department said an additional 111 people who received epidural steroid injections were notified of the meningitis outbreak.
According to Dr. John Dreyzehner, the Department of Health has learned about an additional shipment in early June of the steroids made by the New England Compounding Center to Tennessee.
He said that they do not yet know the lot number, but they believe that shipment is different from the three lots recalled by a Massachusetts specialty pharmacy.
As of Friday afternoon, there were a total of 184 reported cases of meningitis in 12 states including Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina among others.
There have been 50 reported cases of fungal meningitis cases in Tennessee and at least six deaths. Nationwide 14 people have died of the rare disorder since September.
This form of meningitis is not contagious and symptoms include fever, new or worsening headache, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, increasing pain, and redness or swelling of the injection site.
Tennesseans with questions about the outbreak are urged to contact the Tennessee Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
*The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Oct. 12, 2012: Attorneys expect number of lawsuits in meningitis outbreak
Oct. 11, 2012: Meningitis outbreak toll: 170 cases, 14 deaths
Oct. 10, 2012: Meningitis cases in Tennessee increase to 44
Oct. 9, 2012: What does life look like for fungal meningitis survivors?
Oct. 9, 2012: Meningitis outbreak deaths rise to 6 in Tenn.
Oct. 8, 2012: 4 Tenn. deaths linked to meningitis, 8 nationwide
Oct. 7, 2012: CDC: More than 90 people ill with meningitis
Oct. 6, 2012: CDC: Meningitis outbreak death toll rises to 7
Oct. 5, 2012: 29 Sickened from fungal meningitis in Tennessee
Oct. 4, 2012: Meningitis outbreak claims 3rd victim in Tennessee
Oct. 3, 2012: Massachusetts firm tied to outbreak suspends operations
Oct. 3, 2012: Rare meningitis cases up to 26 in 5 states, 4 die
Oct. 2, 2012: Epidural patients worry about meningitis
Oct. 2, 2012: 2 additional cases identified in meningitis 'outbreak'
Oct. 1, 2012: Meningitis vaccinations offer best protection against infection
Oct. 1, 2012: Nashville outpatient facility closed after 2 meningitis deaths
