most helpful answer the steroid preparation that has been linked to the fungal meningitis outbreak was compounded (that is made by hand instead of being manufactured in large batches) by a pharmacy in new england. the steroid of the type you're describing is usually a manufactured product that is widely used to treat rashes allergies and other ailments. so to answer your question you are at very low to no risk of contracting fungal meningitis from receiving an intramuscular injection of a mass-produced steroid product. however you should also discuss this issue with your health care provider. he or she can set your mind at ease. hope this helps!
are there risks involved with non-spinal injections of the fungus-contaminated steroid causing the meningitis outbreak? . i can't find any information about the possibility or risk of getting sick via a. non-spinal steroid injection. of the fungus-contaminated steroid medication that is causing the meningitis outbreak. . i need to get a steroid shot for a non-specific rash. they usually give it to me in the muscle of by butt. . can i get sick with meningitis or anything else if i am given the contaminated steroid in this manner? .