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Unusual increase in meningococcal disease reported in Uruguay
March 19, 2024 11:00
Montevideo, Mar 19 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) today warned of an unusual increase in cases of meningococcal disease in recent days.
The disease, which has an annual average of 20 to 30 cases, is mainly affecting children under five years of age and adolescents over 15.
A statement from the MSP indicates that control and prevention actions were taken in each patient. So far, no epidemiological link between the patients has been identified...
Unusual increase in meningococcal disease reported in Uruguay
March 19, 2024 11:00
Montevideo, Mar 19 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) today warned of an unusual increase in cases of meningococcal disease in recent days.
The disease, which has an annual average of 20 to 30 cases, is mainly affecting children under five years of age and adolescents over 15.
A statement from the MSP indicates that control and prevention actions were taken in each patient. So far, no epidemiological link between the patients has been identified...