What we do—and don’t—know about the mysterious illness in the DRC
The unidentified ailment has sickened 1,300 people and led to more than 50 deaths. Regardless of the cause, experts say ...
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Poisoning or bacterial meningitis could be behind dozens of mysterious deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A cluster of deaths linked to a mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be the result of a poisoning or bacterial meningitis, the WHO has suggested.
Denver 3-year-old dies from bacterial meningitis
Denver's Department of Public Health & Environment stressed their doctors do not believe there is a public health risk.
‘Always a helper’: 3-year-old’s organs donated after he dies of bacterial meningitis
The 3-year-old boy's parents say they donated his organs with the hope of saving and protecting other children.
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Probe in DR Congo unexplained illness cluster shifts toward chemical or meningitis causes
Deaths occurred soon after illness onset and mainly occurred in one village, with younger men disproportionately affected.
VDH: Meningococcal disease no longer an outbreak in Virginia
According to the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia is not experiencing an outbreak of meningococcal disease, a serious ...
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‘Always a helper’: 3-year-old’s organs donated after he dies of bacterial meningitis
“We are just helping him be the helper he always wanted to be.” Several types of bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis, some cases of which must be reported to the Colorado Department of ...
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Colorado 3-year-old dies from bacterial meningitis
Several types of bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis. "It’s important to know that there are several strains of bacterial meningitis. Some require intensive public health measures because ...