Fungal meningitis outbreak death toll rises as officials rush to find patients at risk

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Nearly 200 people in the U.S. may have been exposed to the deadly illness at two medical clinics in Mexico.

A fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic procedures performed at clinics in Mexico has killed four patients from the U.S. and infected over two dozen others. Nearly 200 in the U.S. may have been exposed to the deadly illness at the medical clinics, as public health officials rush to identify and test those at risk.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fungal-meningitis-outbreak-linked-cosmetic-clinics-mexico-kills-four-rcna88823?