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 >>
NEW YORK (AP) - Health officials have confirmed that a fungus behind a meningitis outbreak has also been found in unopened vials of steroid medication.
The Food and Drug Administration said the fungus was in one lot of vials made in August by the New England Compounding Center of Framingham, Mass.
The specialty pharmacy has been at the center of a national investigation into more than 250 fungal meningitis cases, including at least 20 deaths.
Health officials said this week that 40 of 42 patients were infected with a fungus called Exserohilum rostratum.
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Previous Stories:
- Oct. 17, 2012: Meningitis deaths rise to 8 in Tenn., 19 nationwide
- Oct. 16, 2012: Investigators visit company in meningitis outbreak
- Oct. 16, 2012: Fewer than 75 Tenn. facilities got suspect drugs
- Oct. 14, 2012: Meningitis cases increase by 3 since Friday
- Oct. 13, 2012: Rutherford County School employee diagnosed with meningitis
- Oct. 11, 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
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