Suspected case of meningococcal disease in New PlymouthSIMON O'CONNOR/STUFF Taranaki District Health Board medical officer of health Dr. Greg Simmons. Taranaki's medical officer of health has warned the community to be vigilant for the signs and symptoms of meningococcal dissease. The warning about the potentially fatal disease came from Doctor Greg Simmons on Sunday after a suspected case was discovered in New Plymouth. "However, meningococcal disease can be very serious and people should be reminded of the signs and symptoms of the disease." READ MORE: Greymouth student diagnosed with meningococcal diseaseMeningococcal disease is caused by the bacterial germ Neisseria meningitidis.

Source: Stuff March 11, 2018 02:48 UTC