SA Health announces another case of meningococcal.
An Adelaide woman, 23, is in a serious condition in hospital with meningococcal B, SA Health revealed on Friday morning.
The department has contacted those who were in contact with the patient and has directed five people to receive clearance antibiotics.
There is no increased risk to the public, says SA Health.
There have been 23 meningococcal cases this year, compared to 15 at the same time last year.
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— SA Health (@SAHealth) August 18, 2017