Fungal meningitis has infected 119 Americans, killing 11, according to newly released data from the Centers and Disease Control and Prevention. The infection has now been reported in 10 states, one more than previous estimates.
On Monday health officials had announced 105 people were infected in nine states, including eight deaths. A ninth death was then reported late Monday by a Nashville, Tenn., hospital. Health officials also said Monday that up to 13,000 people received the steroid shots that have been considered a likely source behind the infections.
