Meningitis Kills two Children in Morocco

Published September 16th, 2000 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Meningitis made an appearance at Casablanca, Morocco, killing two 7-year-old children this week, Morocco's official news agency (MAP) reported Saturday. 

According to MAP, medical authorities took all necessary prevention measures in the district where the two cases were reported to avoid breakthrough of the disease. 

Meningitis is aterm that refers to the inflammation of the tissues which cover the brain and spinal cord. Most cases are caused by bacteria or viruses. Bacterial meningitis is generally more serious - (Several Sources) 

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