Deadly Fungal Outbreak Hits Mexican Clinics, Hundreds Exposed

Two people have died and over 200 patients may be at risk after surgeries at two clinics in Matamoros, Mexico linked to a fungal meningitis outbreak.
The CDC has identified five cases of fungal meningitis in Texas residents and issued a warning for all patients who had surgeries at the clinics to seek immediate medical care.
The clinics River Side Surgical Center and Clinica K-3 have been closed in response to the outbreak.
An investigation found the outbreak was caused by contaminated anesthesia used during procedures at the clinics.
Symptoms of fungal meningitis include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light.