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Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Researchers identified genetic material acquired by the bacterium that caused the Kent meningitis outbreak, according to scientists studying the strain. The discovery explained the outbreak's severity compared to other cases of the same disease. Details of the genetic changes were not specified in available reporting.
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