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Fungal Meningitis Outbreaks Continue to Increase in South Jersey

Rob Acampora — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:41:04 +0000

The outbreak of fungal meningitis that has been a lingering problem in the U.S. for almost the last 2 months shows no signs of letting up yet. In the last 2 weeks alone, there have been about another 100 cases reported nationally. The count on this outbreak is over 400 over a span of 19 [...]

South Jersey Has Two More Meningitis Cases – Total Reaches 10

Rob Acampora — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:25:10 +0000

The nationwide epidemic of people infected with fungal meningitis has risen to 214, with two more cases reported in South Jersey – bringing the total outbreak in South Jersey to 10 as of October 16. CBS 3 in Philly is reporting that the 2 newest cases include a 50-yr-old man in Cumberland County, and a [...]

Meningitis Cases in South Jersey Rises to Four

Rob Acampora — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:41:18 +0000

SoJO 1049 reported a few days ago of the first cases in South Jersey where people have been infected with fungal meningitis. Today state health officials have announced that 2 more people have been linked to this outbreak in South Jersey.

Meningitis Case Confirmed in South Jersey, How to Tell if You're Infected

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:12:25 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control says fungal meningitis has reached South Jersey, the first confirmed case in the Garden State following a nationwide outbreak that has taken the lives of eleven people. NBC40.net reports today that a 70-year old man turned up positive for a [...]