Grand Traverse man dies from contaminated steroid shot
Posted: 02.11.2013 at 9:05 PM
Updated: 02.12.2013 at 11:05 AM
A Grand Traverse man has died as a result of contaminated steroid injections
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A Grand Traverse County man has died after receiving a contaminated steroid injection.  The Michigan Department of Community Health confirmed the death tonight. 

Angela Minicuci, a spokeswoman for the department, told 7&4 News that it's unclear if the man had fungal meningitis.  Because of HIPAA laws, information is limited at this time.

The man was 73-years-old.

Contaminated steroid injections are linked to the deaths of 13 Michigan residents and nearly 244 nationwide.

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