Louise has the support of a foundation dedicated to helping the patient

I AM writing in response to your report (Irish Examiner, August 4) on meningitis survivor Aoife Murray from Co Westmeath who was taken ill with the disease in Medjugorje.

It is heartening to hear that despite suffering such a devastating disease, Aoife has responded well to treatment.

We offer our best wishes and support to Louise and her mother. This is probably a good time to familiarise ourselves with the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia, and we wish to reassure people that the Meningitis Trust can provide a wide range of support for people whose lives have been affected by it.