Mexico-linked surgeries linked to deadly fungal outbreak in US
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A second person has died after seeking medical treatment at a clinic in Matamoros, Mexico, linked to suspected cases of fungal meningitis, according to an updated advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The advisory also warned that more than 200 people across the United States are potentially at risk. The potentially at-risk patients, who include men and women, are scattered across 24 U.S. states and D.C.
- CDC reports second death linked to surgery in Mexico The Washington Post
- Suspected fungal meningitis infections in five Texas residents linked to surgery in Mexico KENS 5: Your San Antonio News Source
- Suspected fungal meningitis outbreak across 25 US states linked to Mexican surgical centers WFLA
- U.S., Mexico ask WHO for emergency declaration over deadly fungal outbreak CBS News
- Second US death reported in fungal meningitis outbreak linked with surgeries in Mexico East Idaho News
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