Florida Sees One Of Worst Outbreaks In History Of Meningococcal Disease
After killing seven homosexuals and two sexes in the state in the last six months. As the events of the LGBTK Pride continue for months, the CDC urges people to get rid of meningitis. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating one of the worst cases of meningococcal disease in gay and two-sex men in U.S. history, and vaccinations are needed after at least seven people died in Florida this year. Meningitis is caused by bacteria in close contact with saliva or by prolonged coughing. Symptoms may include headache, fever, vomiting, and nausea. Speaking at NPR's "Here and Now" session, Jill Roberts, an epidemiologist at the University of South Florida, said the symptoms could change rapidly. “Obviously some people can die from an infection within 24 hours, so this is very serious, and we see that 70% of people who do not receive any treatment can actually die from the infection,” Roberts said. . Photo Dead Florida Department of Health, Meningiti...