Investigation of Possible Connection Between Meningitis and Epidural Steroid

Baltimore, MD -- The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is investigating an association between spinal injections and the development of meningitis as part of a larger multi-state investigation. At this time, DHMH has identified two cases among Maryland residents, one whom has died. No case information will be released.

 

This situation was first identified when a cluster of patients in a Tennessee ambulatory care clinic developed meningitis or stroke symptoms within 1 month of receiving an epidural spinal injection with a steroid. Read more...