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After treatment how long will it take for you to fill better

Marybeth Leeber responds:

The recovery time depends on the individual and the severity of illness. Approximately 10 percent of people who get meningococcal disease will die, and those who survive may have long-term complications including amputations, hearing loss and kidney damage.