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CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection appearing with unusual symptoms

Cases of rare, serious meningococcal infections are rising in the US, affecting middle-aged adults.
A certain strain of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria is causing these unusual infections with higher fatality rates than typical cases.

CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection appearing with unusual symptoms

Rare meningococcal infections are on the rise in the US with higher fatality rates, affecting middle-aged adults.
Infections caused by strain ST-1466 in the Y subgroup are prevalent, spreading through respiratory secretions or close contact.

CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection appearing with unusual symptoms

Cases of rare, serious meningococcal infections are rising in the US, affecting middle-aged adults.
A certain strain of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria is causing these unusual infections with higher fatality rates than typical cases.

CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection appearing with unusual symptoms

Rare meningococcal infections are on the rise in the US with higher fatality rates, affecting middle-aged adults.
Infections caused by strain ST-1466 in the Y subgroup are prevalent, spreading through respiratory secretions or close contact.
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