CDC - Multistate Meningitis Outbreak

CDC - HAI - Multistate Meningitis Outbreak:
"Meningitis Outbreak Investigation

CDC Responds to Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local health departments and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is investigating a multistate fungal meningitis outbreak among patients who received contaminated steroid injections. This form of meningitis is not contagious. The investigation also includes fungal infections associated with injections in a peripheral joint space, such as a knee, shoulder or ankle."

At-A-Glance

• Status: Ongoing Investigation
• Infection: Fungal
• Facility Type: Outpatient Setting
• Case Count: 297
• States: 16
• Deaths: 23

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