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Last Updated: Wednesday, 26 November, 2003, 17:29 GMT
Third suspected meningitis case in city
Doctors are examining a third suspected case of meningococcal meningitis of a child in Devon.

The South West Peninsula Health Authority said test results are expected soon in relation to the the case in Plymouth.

Earlier this week, two other suspected cases of the same strain were reported at St Peter's Roman Catholic School in the city.

A spokesman for the health authority said it is unlikely the latest case is connected.




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