Mexico Blames Anesthesiologist For 35 Meningitis Deaths

MEXICO – An anesthesiologist is blamed for an outbreak of meningitis that has killed 35 patients and sickened 79 in Mexico has been arrested.

Chief Prosecutor in the Northern State of Durango Sonia de la Garza alleged doctor used contaminated morphine and “improper procedures” in administering spinal blocks, mainly on pregnant women.

Authorities say the doctor, whose name was withheld, apparently carried his own morphine from one private hospital to another, spreading the fungal infection.

It was unclear what charges he will face.