Italy: 5-Month-Old Dies of Fulminant Meningitis in Perugia
Perugia, Italy – A five-month-old infant has died at the Santa Maria della Misericordia hospital in Perugia after contracting fulminant meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis, a particularly aggressive strain of the bacteria. The tragic case underscores the ongoing threat of meningococcal disease and has prompted a public health response from local authorities. The infant’s parents … Read more