Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak - Current Case Count
October 16, 2012 2:00 PM EDT
Cases with Fungal Infections Linked to Steroid Injections
Cases and Deaths with Fungal Infections Linked to Steroid Injections
| State | Case Count | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 12 | 2 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 |
| Indiana (IN) | 30 | 2 |
| Maryland (MD) | 16 | 1 |
| Michigan (MI) | 47 | 3 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 5 | 0 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 6 | 0 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 10 | 0 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 |
| Ohio (OH) | 7 | 0 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 59 | 6 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 |
| Virginia (VA) | 35 | 1 |
| TOTALS | 233* | 15 |
*231 fungal meningitis cases plus 2 peripheral joint infections (e.g., knee, hip, shoulder, elbow).
No deaths have been associated with peripheral joint infections.
Case counts by state are based on the state where the procedure was performed, not the state of residence
Related Information
- Current Case Counts Map - Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation
- Previous Case Counts Maps by Date - Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation
- Map of Healthcare Facilities that Received Three Recalled Lots* of Methylprednisolone Acetate (PF) from New England Compounding Center on September 26, 2012
- Case Definitions for Meningitis and Septic Arthritis
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