21-Year-Old Dies After Aggressive Meningococcal B Infection: What It Is

A 21-year-old has died after contracting a fast-spreading and aggressive form of Meningococcal B infection. The disease, caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, can rapidly turn fatal if untreated. It often begins with flu-like symptoms but can quickly progress to severe complications like meningitis, organ failure, or death within hours of onset.