Meningitis Outbreak Investigation Toolkit

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has the following resources available to educate clinicians about the multistate fungal meningitis outbreak investigation.

New Resources

• What Should Physicians Be Doing?


• Interim Guidance for Management of Asymptomatic Persons Exposed to Potentially Contaminated Steroid Products


• Interim Treatment Options for Septic Arthritis Associated With Injection of Potentially Contaminated Steroid Products

Updated Resources

• Role of Antifungal Prophylaxis in Asymptomatic Patients


• Frequently Asked Questions for Clinicians


• Instructions for Clinicians Regarding Diagnostic Testing and Specimen Shipping for Central Nervous System and Parameningeal Infections


• Interim Treatment Guidance for Central Nervous System (CNS) and/or Parameningeal Infections Associated with Injection of Potentially Contaminated Steroid Products


• Current Case Count: MultiState Meningitis Outbreak