Fungal Meningitis Outbreaks Continue to Increase in South Jersey
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.
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Meningitis Outbreak Rises in South Jersey to 16
The fungal meningitis outbreak that has been linked to contaminated steroid shots is now approaching 300 cases in the country, with the count in New Jersey rising to 16 as of October 22.
South Jersey Has Two More Meningitis Cases – Total Reaches 10
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.
Meningitis Cases in South Jersey Rises to Four
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.