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New England Compounding Center Steroids Cause Meningitis Outbreak in FL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NC, OH, TN and VA

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Evidence is mounting against New England Compounding Center that steroid products made and distributed by the company caused patients to suffer fungal meningitis and stroke. To date the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 105 cases of fungal meningitis in patients who had lumbar epidural steroid injections containing preservative-free methylprednisolone acetate (80mg/ml), … Read more

NECC Steroid Products Associated with Meningitis Outbreak Sent to Pain Clinics in 23 States

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A multi-state outbreak of fungal meningitis has been associated with lumbar epidural steroid injections into the spinal fluid. The fungi involved in the steroid meningitis outbreak include Aspergillus, Exserohilum and possibly others.  To date, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 105 cases of fungal meningitis in 9 states that are part … Read more