Fears over rise in meningitis cases in Cork and Kerry

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has expressed concern after figures showed a rise in meningococcal disease in Cork and Kerry.

Fears over rise in meningitis cases in Cork and Kerry
Tue, 09 May, 2017 - 01:00
Noel Baker

Figures released in a bulletin noted that in Cork and Kerry last year there were 18 confirmed cases compared to 12 in 2015.

It said that there were two deaths, both in elderly patients, one with confirmed Group C strain. The group was unavailable in the second case.

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