meningitis

A 20-year-old university student in Patras fell ill after attending classes on Monday and was rushed to a local hospital, where he was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Tragically, he passed away within 24 hours.

According to the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY), individuals who have been in contact with the student up to seven days before the onset of symptoms must undergo chemoprophylaxis to prevent potential transmission