Number of meningitis cases rises again during Kent outbreak

The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak from a Kent nightclub has risen to 29, up from 27.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said today that as of yesterday, this includes 18 laboratory cases and 11 patients under investigation.

Of the 18 patients, 13 have been infected with a rare but deadly strain of the disease called meningococcal group B (MenB).  

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Experts cautioned to Metro yesterday that while cases will climb, they will all likely stem from the same infection window of early March.

It has been linked to Club Chemistry, a venue popular with University of Kent and local college students. The club has since temporarily shut.

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