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US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

Invasive meningococcal disease is on the rise in the U.S., with more cases reported in 2024 exceeding last year's numbers.
The disease disproportionately affects adults ages 30 to 60, Black individuals, and those with HIV, causing dangerous symptoms like meningitis and septic arthritis.
Quick treatment with antibiotics is crucial, as 10% to 15% of infected individuals may die, with survivors potentially experiencing long-term effects.

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The Guardian

Bacteria that cause meningitis on the rise, CDC warns

US public health agency alert warns of 422 cases reported in the country last year, the highest number since 2014An invasive meningococcal disease – which can be deadly to infected people – is on the rise, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned.In an alert issued on Thursday, the CDC warned that there were 422 cases of the disease reported in the US last year, the highest annual number of cases reported since 2014. Contin…

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US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in illnesses caused by a bacteria that can cause meningitis and possible death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an

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US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in illnesses caused by a bacteria that can cause meningitis and possible death

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US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in illnesses caused by a bacteria that can cause meningitis and possible death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert to U.S. doctors Thursday about an increase in cases of one type of invasive meningococcal disease. Most of it is due to a specific strain of bacteria. Four hundred and twenty two cases were reported last year…

1 month ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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CDC issues alert about rare bacteria that can lead to meningitis, possibly death

U.S. officials warned Thursday of an increase in a rare bacteria which can cause meningitis and even death.

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Rare bacteria that can turn fatal 'in hours' is on the rise in US, CDC warns

THE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a health warning about a rare bacterial infection that can become fatal within hours. The invasive meningococcal disease occurs when a microbe called Neisseria meningitidis infects the body and attacks the brain, spinal cord, and bloodstream. A rare Meningitis bacteria is spreading across the United StatesGetty More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The …

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Bacteria that cause meningitis on the rise, CDC warns

Bacteria that cause meningitis on the rise, CDC warns

US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death

CDC issues alert about rare bacteria that can lead to meningitis, possibly death

CDC issues alert about rare bacteria that can lead to meningitis, possibly death

Rare bacteria that can turn fatal 'in hours' is on the rise in US, CDC warns

Rare bacteria that can turn fatal 'in hours' is on the rise in US, CDC warns

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