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Facts & Figures About Meningitis B

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in March 2023 by Megan Burke, MD.

Meningococcal disease is a rare but potentially fatal infection that can attack the brain and cause blood poisoning. Watch this video to learn more about Meningitis B.

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