The health care program for Uniformed Service members, retirees and their families worldwide, Tricare, has issued an alert to it?s members concerning the fungal meningitis outbreak that has affected 47 people so far, in 7 states.
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In the health advisory to beneficiaries, Tricare advises?beneficiaries who have had a steroid injection since July 1, 2012 or who are experiencing any of the symptoms of fungal meningitis, to seek medical attention.
Symptoms of fungal meningitis are similar to symptoms of other forms of meningitis, however they often appear more gradually and can be very mild at first. In addition to typical meningitis symptoms, like headache, fever, nausea, and stiffness of the neck, people with fungal meningitis may also experience confusion, dizziness, and discomfort from bright lights. Patients might just have one or two of these symptoms.
The list of clinics who received the contaminated steroid can be found here.
For more information and updates on the outbreak, follow my coverage on Examiner.
Fungal meningitis outbreak update: CDC reports 47 cases in seven states
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Tags: Aspergillus meningitis, contaminated steroid, fungal meningitis outbreak, Tricare, Tricare health advisory
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