Scientists Uncover Reason Behind Severe Meningitis B Outbreak
A specific strain of meningitis B, linked to a UK nightclub, proved particularly dangerous due to a novel genetic characteristic.
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Scientists have identified the reason behind a severe outbreak of meningitis B that infected more than 20 young people in the UK in March. The outbreak was traced to a nightclub in Canterbury and is believed to have spread through close contact like kissing or sharing drinks and vapes.
A new analysis has revealed that a specific genetic characteristic of the bacterium made this particular strain of meningitis B unusually dangerous. This discovery sheds light on why the outbreak had a significant impact on the young individuals affected.