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A 2 year old boy was diagnosed as suffering with chicken pox and sent home. His mother asked for another opinion when his condition didn’t approve and a GP diagnosed meningococcal disease. The mother’s concern saved the boys life.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by ABC News
About: Boy found to be suffering from meningococcal disease after initial chicken pox diagnosis
Date: 9 April 2002
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