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Meningitis in your words

Here you’ll find stories from those whose lives have been changed by meningitis. Whether you’ve experienced it, supported someone, lost a loved one, or are working to defeat it, your story matters.

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Gema Casino’s story

Gema shares her journey, from viral meningitis at age four to surviving pneumococcal meningitis as an adult.

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Ana Castillo's story

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Ana shares her experience with meningitis.

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