Tourist ‘critical’ with suspected meningitis

A YOUNG British woman on holiday in Ayia Napa was yesterday admitted to intensive care in Larnaca Hospital with suspected meningitis.

She was admitted to a private clinic in Ayia Napa on Monday afternoon with a severe headache, dizziness and a high temperature.

Her condition deteriorated and she was rushed to Larnaca yesterday lunchtime. Doctors were last night carrying out tests to determine whether or not her illness was meningitis and which strand of the potentially fatal disease she may be stricken with.

Her condition is said to be critical.

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