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health2 years ago

"Rising Death Toll: Matamoros Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Claims 8 Lives"

The death toll from a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic procedures in Matamoros has risen to eight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are currently 10 confirmed cases and 10 probable cases. The CDC has identified two clinics associated with the outbreak and both have been closed. The fungus involved is Fusarium solani, which has a high fatality rate. Symptoms of meningitis include fever, headaches, stiff neck, photophobia, and altered mental status. The CDC is urging anyone who had procedures at the clinics between January 1 and May 13 to seek immediate medical attention, even if they are not displaying symptoms.

via KVEO-TV|
#cdc#cosmetic-procedures#fungal-meningitis
health2 years ago

"Mother's Battle: Overcoming Fungal Meningitis from Cosmetic Procedure in Matamoros"

Crystal Villegas, a mother of three, is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with fungal meningitis following a cosmetic procedure in Matamoros. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to a multinational outbreak linked to cosmetic procedures in the area, with two clinics associated with the outbreak being shut down. Seven people have died and nine cases have been confirmed. Villegas, who has a large social media following, has been hospitalized for two months and is undergoing extensive antifungal treatment. Her family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with medical bills and daycare expenses. Villegas urges others to research before considering cosmetic surgeries across the border.

via KVEO-TV|
#cosmetic-procedure#fungal-meningitis#gofundme
health2 years ago

"Deadly Fungal Meningitis Outbreak at Mexican Cosmetic Surgery Clinics Claims 7 Lives"

The death toll from a fungal meningitis outbreak in Matamoros has risen to seven, with nine confirmed cases, 10 probable cases, and 15 suspected cases. The outbreak is linked to procedures under epidural anesthesia at two clinics, which have since been closed. The CDC warns that those who had procedures at the clinics between January 1 and May 13 are at risk and should seek immediate medical attention if experiencing symptoms. Treatment should be started promptly to increase the chances of survival.

via KVEO-TV|
#cdc#clinics#fungal-meningitis
health2 years ago

Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Claims 6 Lives, CDC Investigates Contagion

Six people have died due to a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic surgery clinics in Matamoros, Mexico. The CDC has identified two clinics associated with the outbreak and urges those who had procedures between Jan. 1 and May 13 to visit the nearest emergency room. The confirmed cases have risen to 9, with 169 people under watch for the disease. Symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a stiff neck, and an altered mental state.

via KVEO-TV|
#cdc#clinics#fungal-meningitis
health2 years ago

Fungal meningitis outbreak claims more lives in US and Mexico.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that cases of fungal meningitis linked to tainted cosmetic surgeries in Matamoros, Mexico, have nearly doubled, with 34 cases identified to date and a death toll of four. Health officials in the US and Mexico suspect that the infections stem from cosmetic procedures, including liposuction, that involved epidural anesthesia, a component of which may have been contaminated with the fungus Fusarium solani. The CDC is investigating 172 other people who are thought to have been exposed. The source of the fungus remains elusive, and officials are aggressively treating those exposed.

via Ars Technica|
#cdc#cosmetic-surgery#fungal-meningitis
health2 years ago

Fungal meningitis outbreak in Mexico claims multiple American lives.

A second Rio Grande Valley resident died due to a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic surgeries at two clinics in Matamoros, Mexico. The outbreak has resulted in a total of four deaths. Both clinics have been closed for a month. Symptoms of fungal meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck, and nausea. Anyone who had surgery at either of the clinics this year should get tested for fungal meningitis, even if they don't have symptoms.

via KRGV|
#cameron-county#cosmetic-surgeries#fungal-meningitis
health2 years ago

Matamoros Meningitis Outbreak Claims Fourth Life

A fourth person has died due to a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to clinics in Matamoros, Mexico, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak is among people who had procedures under epidural anesthesia at two clinics, River Side Surgical Center and Clinica K-3. The CDC has urged those who had procedures at the clinics from Jan. 1 to May 13 to visit the nearest emergency room as soon as possible. Symptoms of meningitis include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a stiff neck and altered mental status.

via KVEO-TV|
#cdc#clinics#fungal-meningitis
health2 years ago

Rising Cases of Deadly Meningitis Linked to Cosmetic Surgery in Mexico

Hospitalizations due to fungal meningitis linked to two clinics in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, are increasing in the Rio Grande Valley. Cameron County health officials report eight patients hospitalized with the infection, and one of the three deaths linked to it is a county resident. However, officials say not enough people are getting tested for the disease, with some refusing to do so. The outbreak is affecting hundreds of people who traveled to Matamoros for surgery, and infectious disease specialists are working to treat the rare outbreak.

via KRGV|
#fungal-meningitis#health#hospitalizations
health2 years ago

Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic surgery in Mexico claims multiple lives.

The CDC has reported a third death linked to a fungal meningitis outbreak in Matamoros, Mexico. The outbreak is believed to have originated from two clinics, River Side Surgical Center and Clinica K-3, and those who had procedures at those clinics between Jan. 1 and May 13 are being urged to go to the nearest emergency room for evaluation. Currently, 185 people are being monitored and 14 suspected cases have been identified.

via KVEO-TV|
#cdc#clinics#fungal-meningitis
health2 years ago

Fatal Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Linked to Cosmetic Surgery in Mexico.

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.

via Livescience.com|
#cdc#epidural-anesthesia#fungal-meningitis
health2 years ago

Suspected deadly fungal and meningitis infections linked to surgeries in Matamoros, Mexico

Five Texas residents who traveled to Matamoros, Mexico for surgery have become ill with suspected cases of fungal meningitis, with one person dying and four others hospitalized. The procedures all involved an epidural, and health officials are investigating whether the cases are linked and whether there are more infections. The CDC has issued a travel advisory urging patients to cancel certain procedures in Matamoros, and reminds patients that all medical procedures carry some risk, regardless of where treatment is received.

via CNN|
#cdc#fungal-meningitis#health
health2 years ago

Fungal infections linked to surgery in Mexico leave 1 dead, 4 hospitalized in Texas.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued an alert about suspected cases of fungal meningitis among Texas residents who underwent surgery in Matamoros, Mexico. At least five patients have been affected, with one death and four hospitalizations. All five patients had undergone surgical procedures involving an epidural. Health authorities in the US and Mexico are investigating the source of the infections and whether there are more cases. People who have recently had medical procedures in Mexico are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms of meningitis, which can be life-threatening unless treated promptly.

via KPRC Click2Houston|
#epidural#fungal-meningitis#health