Suspected Meningitis Outbreak Linked to Surgeries in Mexico Leaves Two Dead, Hundreds at Risk

Two people have died in the US from suspected cases of fungal meningitis linked to cosmetic surgeries in Mexico.
Over 220 people in the US and 500 people total who had surgeries at two Matamoros clinics this year could be infected.
The outbreak is believed to be caused by contaminated anesthesia injections administered at the clinics during surgeries.
Health officials are warning anyone who had surgery at the clinics to seek medical care immediately.
The WHO may declare the outbreak an international public health emergency to increase resources to respond.