Meningitis Outbreak

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed the death toll from contaminated steroid injections continues to rise.  The CDC has assembled a list of healthcare facilities which received the contaminated steroid injections.

Patients contracted the deadly meningitis after being injected in their spine with a preservative-free steroid called methylprednisolone acetate that was contaminated by a fungus. The steroid is used to treat pain and inflammation.

The New England Compounding Center, the Massachusetts-based pharmacy that made the contaminated injections, voluntarily recalled the contaminated substances.

What is Meningitis?

Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord, usually due to the spread of an infection.

What are the signs of Meningitis?

In addition to typical meningitis symptoms like headache, fever, nausea and stiffness of the neck, people with fungal meningitis may also experience confusion, dizziness and discomfort from bright lights. According to the CDC, patients might just have one or two of these symptoms.

Did You or a Loved One Experience Any of The Above Symptoms or Injuries?

Please feel free to contact us toll free at 1-800-888-4425.  Rhett McSweeney or Dave Langevin will be available to explain your legal rights.  If you prefer, feel free to use the secure and confidential form to the right.  We will evaluate your claim for free and contact you shortly.

Did You or a Loved One Receive a Tainted Steroid Injection Without Experiencing Any of the Above Symptoms or Injuries?

McSweeney / Langevin is investigating all possible claims for all individuals who received the contaminated steroid injection, including those who have not been diagnosed with meningitis.  You or a loved one may still have a claim.

Please feel free to contact us toll free at 1-800-888-4425.  Rhett McSweeney or Dave Langevin will be available to explain your legal rights.

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Meningitis Outbreak / Contaminated Steroid Injection News

News Release

CDC Investigation.  The CDC is updating the site frequently.

FDA Recall Press Release

CDC Health Advisory

CDC Current Case Count

Associated Press Video

 

Map of Confirmed Cases of Fungal Meningitis

Steroid Injections Contaminated by Fungal Meningitis Were Sent to the States in Blue

 

States with Confirmed Cases of Fungal Meningitis

Florida (9)	Idaho (1)	Indiana (24)
Maryland (14)	Michigan (41)	Minnesota (3)
New Jersey (4)	North Carolina (2)	Ohio (3)
Tennessee (50)	Texas (1)	Virginia (33)