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Health

Shoppers issued warning as disease-causing bacteria linked to meningitis found

A number of chilled and ready to eat foods in the UK are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria causing severe symptoms and complications. [ more ]

Irish Independent

3 weeks ago

Medicine

Aoife Johnston (16) 'most likely' would have survived if 15 hour-delay had not occurred at UHL, inquest hears

Dr. Stapleton emphasized the treatability of Type B meningococcal infection with targeted antibiotics, highlighting the importance of timely intervention for survival. [ more ]

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Cbsnews

1 month ago

Coronavirus

Rare bacterial illnesses that can cause meningitis prompts advisory in NYC. Here's what you can do.

Increase in rare bacterial illnesses leading to meningitis in New York City since 2021.

Importance of vaccination and early medical attention in cases of meningococcal disease. [ more ]

Boston.com

2 months ago

Education

College student in Boston hospitalized with meningitis, reports say

Emmanuel College taking preventative actions after student hospitalized with meningitis

State guidelines for preventing meningitis spread include handwashing and vaccination [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

2 months ago

Public health

She could have died from meningitis. Now this student wants more people to get vaccinated | CBC News

Meningitis misdiagnosis can happen, affecting young adults like varsity athletes.

Meningococcal disease type B has serious health risks, including death and permanent damage. [ more ]

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