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Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-09-12/20110912-meningo-test-results/2882286
Uncommon disease strain kills 21yo
Posted September 12, 2011 20:53:42
Tasmania's public health authorities say a 21 year old man who died of meningococcal disease had an uncommon strain of the bacteria.
The Derwent Valley man died on Saturday night at the Royal Hobart Hospital, the first meningococcal-related death in seven years and the ninth case so far this year.
The Public Health Unit today revealed the 21 year old was infected with the W 135 meningococcal strain.
The Director, Doctor Roscoe Taylor, says his death is an isolated case.
"There is no suggestion that this is an outbreak and the people in the Upper Derwent Valley need not fear that will occur," Doctor Taylor said.
"We do have an isolated case here..."
Uncommon disease strain kills 21yo
Posted September 12, 2011 20:53:42
Tasmania's public health authorities say a 21 year old man who died of meningococcal disease had an uncommon strain of the bacteria.
The Derwent Valley man died on Saturday night at the Royal Hobart Hospital, the first meningococcal-related death in seven years and the ninth case so far this year.
The Public Health Unit today revealed the 21 year old was infected with the W 135 meningococcal strain.
The Director, Doctor Roscoe Taylor, says his death is an isolated case.
"There is no suggestion that this is an outbreak and the people in the Upper Derwent Valley need not fear that will occur," Doctor Taylor said.
"We do have an isolated case here..."