Mobile County reports first case of meningococcal disease, a severe bacterial infection.
Mobile County, Alabama, has reported its first case of meningococcal disease, a bacterial infection that can lead to meningitis or severe blood infection. Symptoms include sudden fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting, often resembling the flu but worsening rapidly. The disease spreads through close contact and respiratory droplets. Health officials urge residents to seek medical help if symptoms arise and emphasize the need for awareness and prompt treatment.
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