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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Mum’s warning to parents after tiny mark on newborn turns out to be sign of deadly infection

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A mother has given an urgent warning to parents after a small rash on her newborn turned out to be a sign of meningitis.

The new mum first noticed the small mark did not turn white when she applied pressure to the area.

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