Kent meningitis B outbreak defies patterns, clustering around a nightclub and campus
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An unusually rapid meningococcal B outbreak in Kent has produced about 20 cases since the weekend in a small area, with researchers split between unusually high transmission or a more invasive strain; at least 11 cases are linked to the Club Chemistry nightclub, prompting talk of a super-spreader event, while vaping, viral infections, and immunity gaps from Covid may also play a role; genetic analysis and ongoing investigations aim to identify drivers, and teens in the UK are not routinely vaccinated against MenB.
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