UK Hospital Misdiagnosis Leads to Child's Meningitis Death; Trust Admits Error

A 5-year-old girl in the UK died of bacterial meningitis hours after being sent home with a sore throat misdiagnosis. The NHS Foundation Trust admitted the fatal error and paid compensation, sparking public outrage. The case highlights systemic failures in pediatric assessment and diagnosis.

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