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Department of Health investigates meningitis case in Galway

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Department of Health investigates meningitis case in Galway

Galway Bay fm newsroom- The Department of Health is investigating a single case of meningitis in Galway.

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The HSE says the risk to the wider community is considered low

Public Health was notified of the Galway case in late September with concerns regarding a young adult who subsequently died.

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Galway Bay fm news understands that the young man who died lives in the North Galway area

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Close contacts have been identified by Public Health and have been offered treatment in accordance with national guidance.

Person-to-person spread of meningococcal disease is very unusual, especially with others who are not a household or physically close personal contact.

While the risk to the wider community is considered low, the HSE wants people to be aware of the symptons.

They are: severe headaches, fever, vomiting, Drowsiness, discomfort from bright light, neck stiffness and rash.

Meningitis is a serious illness involving inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

Bacterial meningitis or septicaemia requires urgent antibiotic treatment.

Anyone with concerns should contact their GP immediately

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