BBC Health
Scientists Unravel Why Kent Meningitis Outbreak Was So Nasty, Because Bacteria Apparently Swapped Notes
Bacteria played swap-shop in Kent, creating a super-strain that ruined everyone's night out. At least the vaccine still works.
2026-09-22
BBC Health
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