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Over 100 in hospital with meningitis in northern Russia

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A total of 101 people have been hospitalized with suspected aseptic meningitis in the northern Russian city of Arkhangelsk, the local emergencies department said Tuesday.
ST. PETERSBURG, September 30 (RIA Novosti) - A total of 101 people have been hospitalized with suspected aseptic meningitis in the northern Russian city of Arkhangelsk, the local emergencies department said Tuesday.

Most of those affected are children under the age of 14. The diagnosis has yet to be confirmed by laboratory tests.

Aseptic meningitis is most commonly caused by enteroviruses in young children. It is characterized by strong headaches, fever, photophobia, drowsiness and muscle pain.

The Arkhangelsk Region has reported an increase in the number of enterovirus infections since September 1. Quarantines have been imposed on five schools in the region.

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