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Meningococcal Disease Kills 2 Amid Cluster Of Cases In Chicago: Authorities
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Meningococcal Disease Kills 2 Amid Cluster Of Cases In Chicago: Authorities

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"Symptoms can start similarly to a common illness, such as a fever, chills, fatigue, and nausea, but can worsen rapidly," authorities said.

Seven cases of Neisseria meningitidis infections in adults have been reported in the city since Jan. 15, authorities said, noting that Chicago sees up to 10-15 such infections per year, typically concentrated around the winter months. “Meningococcal ... [877 chars]

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