Officials from Rhode Island have announced that there is not link between the elementary school pupil who developed meningitis and three other children from the same state who had encephalitis. The encephalitis cases in Warwick and West Warwick were caused by mycoplasma bacteria.
In other words, the single case and the three other cases were not caused by the same bacteria.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still investigating the encephalitis cases.
These cases prompted several schools in the area to close. Authorities say schools will open as normal tomorrow.
“Coventry, Warwick and West Warwick School Districts to Reopen on Monday”
Rhode Island Department of Health
“Frequently Asked Questions on Mycoplasma Pneumoniae”
Rhode Island Department of Health
Written by: Christian Nordqvist
Editor: Medical News Today