Originally posted by sharon sanders
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Notes from conference:
On CDC conferece call now regarding #USA recalled steroid injections. Now speaking: Melissa K. Schaefer, MD - #meningitis #stroke #fb
About 13,000 injections from 3 recalled lots. As of now there are 12 known deaths & 137 cases. #meningitis #stroke #fb
Referring everyone to CDC website http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/meningitis.html ? #meningitis #stroke #fb
All patients who received injection from any of 3 recalled lots after May 21 should b contacted 2 determine status #meningitis #stroke #fb
Investigation is evolving. Please check website frequently for most recent guidance etc. http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/meningitis.html ? #meningitis #stroke #fb
New Update re: Case Definitions for #Meningitis and Septic Arthritis here: http://www.cdc.gov/HAI/outbreaks/cli..._outbreak.html ? #stroke #fb
Now speaking: Tom Chiller, MD, MPH Medical Epidemiologist Division of Foodborne, Waterborne & Environmental Diseases #meningitis #stroke #fb
Clinical info is being evolved as patients are being discovered. Most patients presenting w/headache. #meningitis #stroke #fb
1/3 w/neck stiffness & pain Many cases r "mild".Anyone who has abnormal white blood csf count >5 is to b evaluated. #meningitis #stroke #fb
Updated Clinician Guidance here: http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/clinicians/index.html ? #meningitis #stroke #fb
Interim Treatmnt 4 CNS &/or Parameningeal Infections Assoc w/Injection of Contaminated Steroid http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/cli...dance_cns.html ? #meningitis #stroke #fb
At this time, CDC does not recommend initiation of antifungal prophylaxis in exposed patients who are asymptomatic. #meningitis #stroke #fb
Now discussing meds: voriconazole, liposomal amphotericin B, Please see site: http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/cli...dance_cns.html ? #meningitis #stroke #fb
Adequate duration of antifungal treatment is unknown but likely will require prolonged therapy (e.g., months). #meningitis #stroke #fb
Incubation period appears to be 1-4 weeks, but also shorter & longer too. Patients are not "safe" after 4 weeks. #meningitis #stroke #fb
Exserohilum is a black mold and evaluating further for recommendations for treatment. #meningitis #stroke #fb
Most deaths were from stroke. In 1 case exserohilum was directly invading into tissue causing stroke. #meningitis #stroke #fb
Some reports of incubation of 40 days and beyond. Still an unknown. #meningitis #stroke #fb
1 emergency room doctor n Tenn reports that he has seen 65 patients in last few days-all have presented w/headaches. #meningitis #stroke #fb
This concludes today's COCA conference with over 2000 listeners.