Alexander Philogenes dies from meningococcal disease after trip to Porto

8 articles · Updated · The Mirror · Apr 24

Philogenes, a 21-year-old Australian exchange student in Vienna, died on April 11 just four hours after developing symptoms following a holiday in Portugal.
Despite being vaccinated, he contracted a particularly lethal strain circulating in Europe; none of his travel companions have reported symptoms. His family urges young people not to travel alone to seek help sooner.
Meningococcal B symptoms can be mistaken for flu and progress rapidly, making early detection difficult. The Perth community is raising funds to support his family after the sudden loss.

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