All articles tagged with #meningococcal b
An outbreak of bacterial meningitis (meningococcal group B) in Kent, England has killed two young adults (ages 18 and 21) and hospitalized 18 others. The cases appear linked to a nightclub and involve attendees from two universities, underscoring the higher risk for teens and people in their early 20s and the need for prompt medical treatment for suspected meningitis.
An unusually rapid meningococcal B outbreak in Kent has produced about 20 cases since the weekend in a small area, with researchers split between unusually high transmission or a more invasive strain; at least 11 cases are linked to the Club Chemistry nightclub, prompting talk of a super-spreader event, while vaping, viral infections, and immunity gaps from Covid may also play a role; genetic analysis and ongoing investigations aim to identify drivers, and teens in the UK are not routinely vaccinated against MenB.