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Fungal Infections Associated with Contaminated Methylprednisolone Injections.

Authors :
Kauffman, Carol A.
Pappas, Peter G.
Patterson, Thomas F.
Source :
New England Journal of Medicine. 6/27/2013, Vol. 368 Issue 26, p2495-2500. 6p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on unprecedented outbreak of fungal infections which are being associated with contaminated methylprednisolone injections. It explores the role of Exserohilum (E.) rostratum on the outbreak, saying that E. rostratum is widely found on plant debris, soil and in water. It states that fungal infection patients had symptoms of meningitis for weeks before they were diagnosed with the said infection.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
368
Issue :
26
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
91752715
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1212617