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Scientists identify why Kent meningitis B outbreak was severe

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  • More than 20 young people were infected with meningitis B in March.
  • The outbreak was traced back to a nightclub in Canterbury.
  • The infection is believed to have spread through kissing or sharing drinks and vapes.
  • Scientists discovered what made this particular strain particularly dangerous.
Why was the Kent meningitis outbreak so severe?
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