– Posted on October 17, 2012Posted in: National News, News
Two more drugs made by the New England Compounding Center (NECC) are believed to be involved in the meningitis outbreak that is responsible for 15 deaths, according to ABC News.
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a meningitis case related to an epidural injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a topical treatment used to relieve various skin conditions.
Fungal infections were reportedly found in two transplant patients who were given cardioplegic solution, which is used to paralyze cardiac muscle during an open-heart surgery, by the NECC.
“The sterility of any injectable drugs… and cardioplegic solutions produced by (the) NECC are of significant concern,” according to an FDA release.
These cases add to to the number of fungal meningitis cases that have spread nationally.
The meningitis outbreak has been linked to the mold Exserohilum rostratum, used to control back pain through spinal injections.
All drugs made by the NECC suspected to cause fungal diseases have been recalled.
“Patients who received these products should be alerted to the potential risk of infection,” the FDA said.
[h=4]About Kymberlie Estrada[/h]Kym is in her junior majoring in Print Journalism at CSUF. She currently serves as News Assistant for The Daily Titan and Social Media Representative for The Society of Professional Journalists, Fullerton Chapter. She hopes to one day work for a fashion magazine strolling the streets of Los Angeles or New York in her five inch heels and all black attire. She enjoys researching nutrition and fitness facts to keep up with her fast-pace lifestyle.
Two more drugs made by the New England Compounding Center (NECC) are believed to be involved in the meningitis outbreak that is responsible for 15 deaths, according to ABC News.
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a meningitis case related to an epidural injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a topical treatment used to relieve various skin conditions.
Fungal infections were reportedly found in two transplant patients who were given cardioplegic solution, which is used to paralyze cardiac muscle during an open-heart surgery, by the NECC.
“The sterility of any injectable drugs… and cardioplegic solutions produced by (the) NECC are of significant concern,” according to an FDA release.
These cases add to to the number of fungal meningitis cases that have spread nationally.
The meningitis outbreak has been linked to the mold Exserohilum rostratum, used to control back pain through spinal injections.
All drugs made by the NECC suspected to cause fungal diseases have been recalled.
“Patients who received these products should be alerted to the potential risk of infection,” the FDA said.
[h=4]About Kymberlie Estrada[/h]Kym is in her junior majoring in Print Journalism at CSUF. She currently serves as News Assistant for The Daily Titan and Social Media Representative for The Society of Professional Journalists, Fullerton Chapter. She hopes to one day work for a fashion magazine strolling the streets of Los Angeles or New York in her five inch heels and all black attire. She enjoys researching nutrition and fitness facts to keep up with her fast-pace lifestyle.