Meningitis cases in a county in southeast England continue to rise, with five new infections confirmed on Wednesday, bringing the total to 20. Two people have died in what experts describe as one of the fastest-growing outbreaks of the disease seen in the UK.
The outbreak is linked to a nightclub in Canterbury, with all cases involving MenB, a strain of meningococcal bacteria. Health officials are urging vigilance as the cluster expands.
Experts have warned the outbreak is 'explosive', with cases emerging rapidly. Investigations are ongoing to trace contacts and provide preventive antibiotics.
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