The number of cases recorded in the meningitis outbreak that It has already left two deaths in England, it went from 20 to 27. This was announced on Thursday by local health authorities.
According to the health security agency KHSAof the 27 cases recorded in the south-east of England, 15 are confirmed and 12 remain under investigation.
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“Preventive antibiotic treatment continues to be administered to students at the University of Kent, as well as to anyone who has attended the hospital.” discoteca Club Chemistry en Canterbury between March 5 and 7,” the UKHSA said.
A major vaccination campaign against meningococcal meningitis B began on Wednesday on the University of Kent campus, a center that has 18,000 students.
The vaccination campaign will be expanded “if necessary”, the UKHSA said.
The two deceased people are identified as an 18-year-old high school student and a student at the University of Kent, 21.
What is meningitis?
Meningitis is a life-threatening infection that affects the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, and It is more common among children and adolescents.
This disease can be spread through close contact, for example through “prolonged kissing or sharing electronic cigarettes and drinks“British Health Minister Wes Streeting explained to British MPs this week.
This strain of bacteria is more unusual and lethal than the viral type.
According to the minister, the majority of cases are related to the Chemistry Cluba Canterbury nightclub frequented by students from the University of Kent.
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Around 2,000 people came to the establishment during the three nights from March 7 to 9.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday urged people who have gone to this nightspot to identify yourself to receive antibiotics.
(With information from AFP)
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