Fatal Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Linked to Cosmetic Surgery in Mexico.
TL;DR
An outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to cosmetic procedures in Matamoros, Mexico, has been identified as caused by the Fusarium solani fungus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising anyone who had a medical or surgical procedure done under epidural anesthesia at the affected clinics between Jan. 1 and May 13, 2023, to be tested for possible meningitis at their nearest emergency room. The outbreak has affected people in multiple U.S. states, three of whom have died.
- Deadly fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic procedures in Mexico Livescience.com
- Texas woman dies of infection linked to cosmetic surgery in Mexico The Guardian US
- CDC: Third death reported following fungal meningitis outbreak in Matamoros KVEO-TV
- Texas mother among three Americans to die from fungal meningitis after outbreak The Independent
- Texas mother, wife dead after fungal meningitis infection from surgery in Mexico FOX 26 Houston
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