Deadly meningitis outbreak reported in 5 states
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 01:00
in Health & Medicine
A rare form of meningitis has infected 26 people who received steroid injections, killing four. More cases are expected, health officials say.NASHVILLE — An outbreak of a rare and deadly form of meningitis has sickened 26 people in five states who received steroid injections, mostly for back pain, health officials said Wednesday. Four people have died, and more cases are expected.