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Toronto Public Health reports one death after meningococcal disease outbreak | CBC News

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The city's public health unit says it has confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease in three individuals between 20 and 30 years old who began experiencing symptoms between July 15 and 17.

Posted: Aug 25, 2022 9:12 AM ET | Last Updated: 31 minutes ago

Toronto Public Health is reporting a meningococcal disease outbreak in the city that has left one person dead. It says all the affected individuals were born outside of Canada in countries that don't provide childhood immunization against the disease. Meningococcal disease refers to illnesses caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitides, which are often severe, can be deadly and can cause meningitis and infections of the lining of the brain, spinal cord and bloodstream.Early symptoms include fever, aches, joint pain, headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light and can often be similar to signs of flu and other viral infections, making it difficult to diagnose.

 

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