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What is fungal meningitis after two Americans die from the infection contracted in Mexico

Tuesday, May 30

(NEW YORK) -- At least two Americans have died and 17 have suspected or probable cases of a potentially deadly infection linked to an outbreak at cosmetic surgery clinics in Mexico.The infected patients contracted fungal meningitis after having procedures under epidural anesthesia in Matamoros,... Read More.

Two doses of mpox vaccine were 86% effective against infection: CDC

Thursday, May 18

(ATLANTA) -- The mpox vaccination campaign after an outbreak swept the United States last year was highly effective at preventing infection, new federal data showed.One dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine was 75% effective and two doses of the vaccine were 86% effective, a new... Read More.

Nevada reports cluster of rare brain infection in children in 2022

Monday, May 1

(CLARK COUNTY, Nev.) -- Health officials are investigating an increase of a rare brain infection occurring in kids in Nevada, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) reported in October a "higher than expected" number of... Read More.

Everything to know about the rare fungal infection linked to 1 death, dozens of infections in Michigan

Saturday, April 15

(MICHIGAN) -- Nearly 100 probable cases of a rare fungal infection, including one fatal, have been linked to a Michigan paper mill.Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) said 21 cases of blastomycosis have been confirmed while another 76 are suspected. All cases are... Read More.

Everything you need to know about the rare fungal infection that’s infected nearly 100 people in Michigan

Thursday, April 13

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly 100 cases of a rare, fungal infection have been linked to a Michigan paper mill.Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) said 19 cases of blastomycosis have been confirmed while another 74 are suspected.The department was notified about the first... Read More.