A microbiologist has urged people to pay attention to meningitis symptoms that predate a rash following this week’s outbreak.
Dr Sinead O’ Donnell, a consultant microbiologist, told RTE’s Morning Ireland that while rashes are the most common symptom of the disease, they often present much later, making treatment difficult. She urged people to be vigilant of symptoms that typically occur at an earlier stage of the illness, such as muscle pain, discomfort when in bright light, and a stiff neck.
There have been three confirmed cases and an additional suspected infection reported this week, all which have presented in young adults and one child. The illnesses occurred around different parts of the country and are not related to each other.
