Lab Worker Infected with Neisseria Meningitis Bacteria Dies

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MSNBC.com is reporting that a laboratory researcher died April 28 after becoming infected with Neisseria meningitis bacteria at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, according to public health officials. State and federal health officials are investigating the death. To read further, visit: http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/02/11506494-calif-lab-worker-dies-after-meningitis-infection?lite

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