Sunday, December 2, 2012

37 cases of fungal meningitis now reported in NJ

http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/37-cases-of-fungal-meningitis-now-reported-in-NJ-4084997.php


37 cases of fungal meningitis now reported in NJ


Updated 11:31 a.m., Sunday, December 2, 2012


TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey health officials say 37 cases of fungal meningitis have now been reported in the state.
The cases, two confirmed and 35 considered probable, are linked to a recalled, potentially tainted steroid produced by a specialty pharmacy in Massachusetts. Nationally, officials say more than 500 cases have been reported in 19 states, including 36 deaths.





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