CDC Investigates Meningococcal Disease Outbreak in Florida
The CDC is investigating what it is calling one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease in U.S. history in Florida.
Tag Archives: Meningitis
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Abbott Questioned Over Months Delay in Reporting Similac Contamination Problems
A pair of U.S. Senators is demanding Abbott turn over any documentation regarding its recent Similac contamination problems following information indicating the company waited several months to issue a Similac…
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More Similac Recalled As Lawsuits Over Salmonella, Cronobacter and Other Infection Risks Continue to Mount
A class action lawsuit filed against Abbott Laboratories claims it failed to use reasonable care in preventing bacterial contamination, which has led to an infant formula recall, which was expanded…
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Opioid Use May Increase Risk Of Pneumonia, Other Infections: Study
The findings of a new study link the use of long-acting and powerful opioids to an increased risk of pneumonia.
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Soliris No More Effective Than Placebo At Treating Myasthenia Gravis: Study
The immunosuppressant Soliris is no more effective at combating myasthenia gravis than a placebo, according to new research.
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Soliris Side Effects May Increase Meningococcal Risk 2,000-Fold Despite Vaccination: CDC
The CDC warns that vaccine shots may not be enough to prevent the infection that causes many cases of meningitis in patients taking Soliris, and recommends antimicrobial treatment for as…
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Blue Bell Ice Cream Lawsuit Filed By Man Who Contracted Listeria-Related Meningitis
Blue Bell Creameries faces a food poisoning lawsuit from a Texas man who says he suffered brain damage and severe injuries after eating listeria-contaminated ice cream that was recalled by…
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Calcium Glutonate Recall Issued Due to Microbial Contamination
FDA inspectors say they have confirmed that microbial contamination was present in recalled calcium gluconate shots from an Arizona compounding pharmacy and ask doctors to check up with patients.
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NECC Meningitis Infection Lawsuits Consolidated in Federal Court
All fungal meningitis outbreak lawsuits filed against the New England Compounding Center (NECC) in the federal court system will be transferred to the District of Massachusetts for coordinated pretrial proceedings…
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Assets Frozen for Pharmacy Linked to Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
A federal judge has frozen assets of the bankrupt compounding pharmacy at the center of the nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak, which has resulted in more than 700 confirmed illnesses and…
