At Voronezh from meningitis at his birthday died two year old boy

in a hospital In Voronezh region, died year-old child. According to preliminary information, the cause of death was meningococcal disease.

the Tragedy occurred on 1 January, but it has become aware of only now. It is noteworthy that on the same day the boy was having a birthday.

according to RIA “Voronezh” referring to the press service of the regional Department of health, the child had allegedly been admitted to the hospital in critical condition. The disease had an acute form and developed rapidly. Was carried out resuscitation, but to save the boy failed.

the Child lived in a large family, in which, besides him, has raised three children. For the holidays, parents with kids came from the Bottom Mammon to relatives in Verkhniy Mamon, there is a two year old baby and became ill.

As reported by “News of Voronezh”, no threat of spread of the disease in the place of residence of the child no, because the meningococcus is not transferred over long distances.

Neighbors said that the deceased boy’s name was Dima.

it is currently expected the exact cause of death of the child. She will be known by results of laboratory researches, which are held in Moscow.