12/3/12 - Following the announcement of another fungal meningitis case, a local Senator is again calling on the state to suspend the license of the suspected culprit. Monday's announcement brings the number of fungal meningitis cases in Michigan to 197 and 13 deaths. There are numerous pending lawsuits against New England Compounding Center and Senator Joe Hune of Hamburg Township is again demanding the Michigan Department of Community Health completely revoke its license so that a more thorough investigation can be done. The Hamburg Township Republican called it an âabsolute travestyâ the company is still being allowed to operate in Michigan and other parts of the country. He says the outbreak has "literally devastated our community and killed at least 13 individuals in Michigan, including a handful in Livingston County". In October, an order of summary suspension was filed by Governor Rick Snyder and Attorney General Bill Schuette. That was then sent to the Bureau of Health Professions director and upon its signature, the order will suspend the pharmacyâs license immediately and force the company to cease operations in Michigan. A press release issued by Hune's office says as of Wednesday, there have been 68 meningitis cases, 115 epidural abscesses, one stroke and 13 joint infections. The total of 197 infections is up from 196 in this weekendâs count. (JM)
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