The researcher, whose name was not released, was working with colleagues for several months to develop a vaccine for the bacteria, which causes septicemia and meningitis. He complained of headache, fever and chills Friday night, which worsened with a rash by Saturday morning. He was taken to a hospital but died later that morning, according to the report.
State and federal officials are working together to piece together what happened in order to prevent future incidences such as these. They are also working to notify friends and co-workers who may have come into contact with the deceased researcher.
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