US officials warn of increase in bacterial illnesses that can lead to meningitis and possibly death
A live TV news station covering breaking news and traffic for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Southern Colorado with a strong investigative team The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert to doctors about an increase in cases of one type of invasive meningococcal disease, which can lead to meningitis and death. Most of the increase is due to a specific strain of bacteria. Last year, there were more than 100,000 cases reported, the most in a single year since 2014. This year, 143 cases have been reported so far, which CDC predicts will surpass last year's number.
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning of an increase in illnesses caused by a bacteria that can cause meningitis and possible death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert to U.S. doctors Thursday about an increase in cases of one type of invasive meningococcal disease. Most of it is due to a specific strain of bacteria. Four hundred and twenty two cases were reported last year, which was the most in a single year since 2014. There have been 143 reported this year so far. The CDC says that means infections are on track to surpass last year’s number.