Deadly Fungal Outbreak Linked to Cosmetic Surgeries in Mexico Raises Public Health Concerns

Two Americans have died due to a suspected fungal meningitis outbreak after having cosmetic surgery under epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that hundreds more people could be at risk. More than 200 Americans who travelled to clinics in Matamoros between January and May 13 are at risk. The CDC is working with 25 state and local health departments to contact people in the US with potential exposure and advise them to go to their nearest health center, urgent care, or emergency room for diagnostic testing for meningitis.