Via mind jog from Reborn's comment on 'I Lived'Brock, do you have any suspicion of where you might have contractedthe meningitis? A woman who lived next door to my sister had not been seen in a few days so a welfare check was made and she was found dead from bacterial meningitis. My sister could not find out where she contracted the meningitis. The woman was twenty-seven.
Although it is uncommon, meningitis B (MenB) is a serious infection. It is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis group B, which can cause an infection of the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It can also cause septicemia, a serious infection of the bloodstream.
Although most people recover, even with appropriate treatment, up to 1 in 10 patients will die, sometimes within 24 hours after the onset of symptoms.
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This reminds me of my Basic Combat Training at Fort Lewis, Washington in December of 1976 through February 1968.
ReplyDeleteBecause of fears of a Spinal Meningitis epidemic, we were quarantined, i.e., restricted to our Platoon area, except for Company formations and training.
On our olive drab fatigue uniforms, we had to wear a white strip of cloth designating our unit, and mine was, "D-3-1", for, Company D, 3d Battalion, 1st Brigade.
Interesting and thanks.
DeleteHi Brock - I had no idea what you have been through. Hadn't had any Blog Emails from you for awhile, so figured you were out seeing the world and having fun. The Good Lord really wants you around. You are one tough dude.
ReplyDeleteAll the best - you look great - Sioux
Thank you and anything new?
DeletePretty much status quo here.
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