Constantine, Mich. — Michigan health officials said the number of residents infected during a national outbreak of fungal meningitis has risen by nine to 197, with 13 deaths.
The Michigan Department of Community Health said that as of Friday, there were 68 meningitis cases, 116 epidural abscesses, one stroke and 13 joint infections.
The total of 197 infections is up from 188 in Wednesday's count.
The totals include three Michigan residents who died after contracting meningitis infections in Indiana.
The outbreak is linked to contaminated steroids produced by a Massachusetts pharmacy used in injections for neck or back pain.
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