"The meningitis outbreak in Kent has seen 20 confirmed cases, all needing hospital treatment, with nine in intensive care and two young people dead."
"This outbreak has been called unusual and unprecedented because of the number infected in such a short space of time."
"The cluster of cases suggests a lot of people were infected at the same time, but nothing obviously unusual took place in Kent."
"There has always been an increased risk of meningitis in teenagers and young adults, particularly university students who are 11 times more likely to have meningitis than non-students."
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has led to 20 confirmed cases, requiring hospital treatment for all, with nine in intensive care and two fatalities. This outbreak is considered unusual due to the rapid increase in cases. Although no new cases have been reported for a week, the cause remains unclear. Understanding the outbreak is crucial to assess the risk for teenagers and young adults. Typically, meningitis appears as isolated cases, making this cluster centered around a nightclub unprecedented.
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