DOH in Davao Region confirms death of 4 yr old to meningococcemia

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Meningococcemia is a bacterial infection of the bloodstream that is potentially life-threatening. Source: Getty Images/kdshutterman

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Davao Region has confirmed the first meningococcemia case in Davao City after a four-year-old boy who died late last week turned out positive of the disease based on laboratory tests.


 


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