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Students most at risk of contracting Meningitis strain

Contrary to popular belief, it is not only babies who can contract meningitis. The strain called MeningitisW has been on the rise since 2009 and puts university students most at risk. The disease causes inflammation of the membranes which surround and protect the brain and spinal cord and can cause a life-changing impact. In 2009 there were only 22 confirmed cases, but this number rose to 117 in…