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About 3000 people in the United States are affected each year.
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Approximately 174,000 people die from meningitis worldwide each year. The number can vary depending on the type of meningitis (bacterial, viral, fungal) and the region. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial in preventing deaths from meningitis.
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when did meningitis start
Many Canadians do.
Over 5,000 cases are reported a year in the UK
About 2600 people in the US are diagnosed with meningitis. About 10-15% of those people die.
Many Canadians do.
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