July 23, 2022
Florida – Meningitis Outbreak is Much More Serious Than Monkeypox, Says State’s Top Doctor
“Monkeypox may be in the news, but Florida health officials are alarmed by another, more serious outbreak — meningococcal disease.
‘Meningococcal disease, to some degree, concerns me more given the severity of the disease,’ said Dr. Ulyee Choe, statewide medical director for the Florida Department of Health, at a Wednesday press conference.
The meningitis outbreak in Florida, which has primarily affected gay and bisexual men, has been much more deadly than monkeypox, which has not led to any deaths in the United States, Choe said.
By contrast, 12 people have died among the 48 cases of meningococcal disease confirmed in Florida in 2022 — a 25 percent death rate, Choe said.
There have been four cases in Miami-Dade and two in Broward from Jan. 1 to July 19, according to the health department.”
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