general
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.
Scientists say they have discovered why the bacteria responsible for the UK's worst outbreak of meningitis B in Kent earlier this year proved so dangerous.
More than 20 young people, mostly students, were infected in the March outbreak, linked to a C... [2615 chars]
Read Full ArticleShare this story
Up next
Related Stories
Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%
The Guardian UK
Netanyahu says too early to tell who was behind plane incident as flydubai halts all flights to Israel
The Guardian UK
AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
BBC News
‘It’s frustrating to see immoral videos do so well’: how YouTube sensation Half-Asleep Chris sent a rollercoaster to space and made Bella the cat a star
The Guardian UK
New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza
The Guardian UK