An official from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday that at least 26 cases of meningococcal disease have been reported in Florida. Seven of the cases have been fatal.
At least 24 of the cases and six of the deaths have been among gay and bisexual men. The majority of the cases have been in Hispanic men.
There are still new cases to report. The outbreak is still going strong.
The disease can be spread through activities such as kissing. Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spine. The disease is serious and can cause death in a matter of hours.
She said that the number of cases was not very high. We worry about any cases of Meningitis.
It is possible to cure the disease with antibiotics. Men who have sex with men and live in Florida are being urged to get vaccinations.
To make sure gay and bisexual men are aware of the deadly outbreak in Florida and how easy it is to protect themselves, we want to make sure they get the vaccine.
College students and people with H.I.V. are recommended to get a vaccine.
The disease can affect anyone who has close contact with a person who has the disease.
Everyone can get the disease, regardless of sexual orientation.
The C.D.C. was first made aware of the meningococcal disease spike in Florida. A total of 44 cases of the disease have been reported in Florida so far this year. There was a small cluster of unrelated cases among college students in February and March.
Many of the recent monkeypox cases have been identified in men who have sex with men, but that disease can affect anyone, regardless of sexual orientation. Men who have sex with men should not be stigmatized.
It is in everyone's best interest to make sure that people feel comfortable coming forward and that they get the care that they need.
There are a number of symptoms of meningococcal disease. Scientists said that people who develop these symptoms should get medical attention.
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