Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membrane around the brain and spinal cord. It is usually bacterial or viral and occasionally is due to fungal infections, and can cause death within hours. Niger, one of the world's poorest countries, is prone to frequent meningitis epidemics. A meningitis epidemic that broke out in January 2015 has so far killed 45 people, informed Mano Aghali, the health minister of Niger. Minister Aghali said, "From January ...Monday 6 April 2015
Meningitis Epidemic in Niger Infects 345, Claims 45 Lives
Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membrane around the brain and spinal cord. It is usually bacterial or viral and occasionally is due to fungal infections, and can cause death within hours. Niger, one of the world's poorest countries, is prone to frequent meningitis epidemics. A meningitis epidemic that broke out in January 2015 has so far killed 45 people, informed Mano Aghali, the health minister of Niger. Minister Aghali said, "From January ...
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