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A Worker Wearing a Surgical Mask Due to Meningococcemia Epidemic in Baguio City, Philippines(5754)

Photo of A Worker Wearing a Surgical Mask Due to Meningococcemia Epidemic in Baguio City, Philippines(5754)

© 2005 Chris Gregerson

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In 2005, Baguio City was afflicted by meningococcemia disease, an acute disease caused by a gram negative bacteria, Neisseria meningitides. This is the reason why some residents of Baguio wear surgical mask for protection against the epidemic. The establishment at the background is a sing-along bar . (date: 2005-01-08)