Outbreak!

Another deadly outbreak of meningitis, here in the United States; Michigan is the 7th state to experience a deadly outbreak of Meningitis, by the way.  This time, the meningitis outbreak is caused by a super-rare strain of fungus called, "Aspergillus Meningitis."  Try saying that 10 times!  Seriously, there are 9 different states involved, and a total of 91 infected people, so far, according to CBS News.  The source?  Contaminated steroid (methylprednisolone) injections, usually administered for back pain!  Several patients who received injections to their spines have had strokes, according to the CDC.  People diagnosed with asthma or cystic fibrosis, or have weakened immune systems are more susceptible to infection.  But fret not!  Sources say that aspergillus meningitis is not spread from person-to-person.  Unfortunately, 7 people have died so far.  Click here OUTBREAK DETAILS  to read more details.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.  But thanks for stopping by.