The Kent MenB outbreak: what’s known about cause and spread A fast moving outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in Kent, England, has been linked to social contact in student settings, with officials coordinating a national response. The strain involved …
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A fast-spreading invasive meningococcal disease (MenB strain) outbreak in Kent, England, has been linked to close social contacts in student settings, prompting a national public health response. The outbreak affects university students and younger populations, with 12 confirmed cases reported as of recent data. Health officials are coordinating rapid containment measures to prevent further transmission.