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Pennsylvania teen dies from bacterial meningitis months before graduation
Ryan Duffy, 18, died after contracting Streptococcus Pneumoniae meningitis, a bacterial infection that can spread through respiratory droplets, health officials said.
- On Tuesday, Neshaminy School District announced Ryan Duffy, 18, Neshaminy High School senior, died after contracting Streptococcus Pneumoniae Meningitis and ICU treatment last week.
- Doctors and health experts said Streptococcus Pneumoniae causes meningitis, an infection of protective membranes of brain and spinal cord, and spreads via respiratory droplets or saliva.
- The Neshaminy School District said it is working with the Bucks County Department of Health, increasing cleaning at Neshaminy High School, providing counseling and grief resources, and advising families to contact healthcare providers with concerns.
- The community reacted with shock and concern, with senior Vee Pyanova saying `Not only was I surprised, I was really scared,' and Eddie Maurer adding `These old diseases that have been around for years are still affecting people.'
- The district clarified that this meningitis is not usually contagious in schools; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says vaccination is the best prevention, and families with health concerns should consult their provider.
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Pennsylvania teen dies from bacterial meningitis: School district - The Pulse of NH
Meningitis Medical term in a card on doctor hand, medical conceptual image. Getty/Md Saiful Islam Khan(LANGHORNE, Pa.) -- A Pennsylvania high school student died from bacterial meningitis, according to the local school district.Ryan Duffy, 18, a senior...
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