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Nine-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition from Meningococcal Infection After Japan Trip

4/10/2026

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A nine-year-old girl from Hong Kong is in critical condition due to an invasive meningococcal infection after visiting Japan during Easter.
She developed invasive meningococcal infection symptoms, including fever and rash, shortly after returning.
She was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital's pediatric intensive care unit.
Health authorities are contacting other tour group members as a precaution.
The source of the infection is under investigation, with household contacts showing no symptoms.

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Story summary

A nine-year-old girl from Hong Kong is in critical condition due to an invasive meningococcal infection after visiting Japan during Easter.
She developed invasive meningococcal infection symptoms, including fever and rash, shortly after returning.
She was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital's pediatric intensive care unit.
Health authorities are contacting other tour group members as a precaution.
The source of the infection is under investigation, with household contacts showing no symptoms.