Nationwide, another patient has been added to the outbreak list. That brings the total to 285 people fighting the rare infection from contaminated steroid injections. 23 people have died so far, 9 of those in Tennessee. Right now the number of cases in the Volunteer State stands at 69. The FDA is investigating 2 other batches of drugs from the New England Compounding Center, believed to be linked to this outbreak. With the number of patients growing, many of you no doubt have questions. From symptoms to a help line, you can find it on Fox17.com. Just click on MENINGITIS.
Steady Growth in Cases of Fungal Meningitis Sunday, October 21 2012, 06:14 PM CDT