NHS警告说,脑膜炎/败血症会爆发,有2人死亡;敦促立即治疗8个主要症状。
NHS warns of meningitis/sepsis outbreak with 2 deaths; urges immediate care for 8 key symptoms.
国民保健体系敦促公众立即寻求医疗帮助,如果他们或他们所照顾的人发现脑膜炎或败血症的八种主要症状中的任何一种,可致电999或前往A&E, 在最近的爆发之后,2026年3月13日至15日报告了13起疑似病例,有两人死亡。
The NHS is urging the public to seek immediate medical help by calling 999 or going to A&E if they or someone they care for shows any of eight key symptoms of meningitis or sepsis, following a recent outbreak with 13 suspected cases reported between March 13 and 15, 2026, and two deaths.
联合王国卫生安全局已联系了30 000多人,当局正在密切监测有关情况,尽管尚未确定具体菌株。
The UK Health Security Agency has contacted over 30,000 people, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely, though the specific strain has not yet been identified.
症状包括非直发性皮疹、严重头痛、脖子僵硬、高烧、混乱、极度睡眠、难醒以及关节或肌肉疼痛。
Symptoms include a non-blanching rash, severe headache, stiff neck, high fever, confusion, extreme sleepiness, difficulty waking, and joint or muscle pain.
国民保健制度强调迅速采取行动,因为细菌脑膜炎可能危及生命并导致严重并发症,而疫苗可以预防某些类型的疾病。
The NHS stresses acting quickly, as bacterial meningitis can be life-threatening and lead to serious complications, while vaccines are available to prevent certain types.