A university student and a secondary school pupil have died amid a suspected outbreak of “invasive” meningitis.

Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. It can affect anyone but is more common in babies, children, teenagers and young adults. Symptoms ...

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A student from the University has died, along with another person in the outbreak, with a further 11 said to be in hospital.

Symptoms of meningitis develop suddenly and can include a high temperature, being sick, a headache, a rash that does not fade when a glass is rolled over it, a stiff neck, a dislike of bright lights, ...

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