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Health officials report outbreak of viral meningitis
By Record Searchlight staff
Originally published 11:13 a.m., June 19, 2009
Updated 11:13 a.m., June 19, 2009
Due to an outbreak of viral meningitis, Shasta County Public Health officials said today they are concerned over an outbreak of viral meningitis.
Twelve cases of viral meningitis have been reported so far in June and another 12 were reported in May. Since January, 41 cases have been reported countywide, public health officials said today.
?This is unusual, as Shasta County has averaged less than 15 annual cases during the period of 2000-2008,? according to a press release issued today by public health.
Public health officials urged people with meningitis symptoms to visit their doctor.
?Viral meningitis is not the same as bacterial meningitis, which is a very serious illness requiring immediate medical treatment. However, the two diseases often have similar initial symptoms, so people with these symptoms should contact their doctor right away (especially for infants),? the press release says.
?Symptoms of viral meningitis include: sudden headache, fever, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, confusion and sensitivity to bright light. Infants may be irritable, refuse to eat and be unusually sleepy,? the release says.
Health officials report outbreak of viral meningitis
By Record Searchlight staff
Originally published 11:13 a.m., June 19, 2009
Updated 11:13 a.m., June 19, 2009
Due to an outbreak of viral meningitis, Shasta County Public Health officials said today they are concerned over an outbreak of viral meningitis.
Twelve cases of viral meningitis have been reported so far in June and another 12 were reported in May. Since January, 41 cases have been reported countywide, public health officials said today.
?This is unusual, as Shasta County has averaged less than 15 annual cases during the period of 2000-2008,? according to a press release issued today by public health.
Public health officials urged people with meningitis symptoms to visit their doctor.
?Viral meningitis is not the same as bacterial meningitis, which is a very serious illness requiring immediate medical treatment. However, the two diseases often have similar initial symptoms, so people with these symptoms should contact their doctor right away (especially for infants),? the press release says.
?Symptoms of viral meningitis include: sudden headache, fever, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, confusion and sensitivity to bright light. Infants may be irritable, refuse to eat and be unusually sleepy,? the release says.
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