Young woman, 21, fights for her life after becoming infected with meningococcal disease
- The 21-year-old Adelaide woman is in intensive care after becoming infected
- Six people who came into contact with her will receive clearance antibiotics
- There have been two cases of invasive meningococcal disease in SA this year
- An Adelaide man, 29, died last month after contracting a serotype W strain
A 21-year-old woman is fighting for her life after becoming infected with meningococcal disease.
On Monday, South Australia Health said there have been two cases of ‘invasive meningococcal disease’ reported in the state this year alone, compared to just one recorded at the same time last year.
Six people who came into contact with the Adelaide woman – who is now in intensive care – will receive clearance antibiotics.
A 29-year-old man from Adelaide died last month after contracting a serotype W strain of the disease.
More to come.
