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Lily Williamson, a 19-year-old preschool worker, contracted meningococcal meningitis group B (MenB) after sharing drinks with friends on a night out at Popworld in Reading, Berkshire.

Despite lacking classic symptoms like rash or neck stiffness, her swift deterioration highlights the disease's danger .

She spent eight days in intensive care and continues to experience long-term effects, raising awareness about the importance of recognizing atypical symptoms and the risks of sharing drinks.

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The fatal outbreak in March led to the deaths of two people and resulted in thousands being given the MenB jab or antibiotics in a bid to curb the spread .

Ms Williamson, from Basingstoke, suffered from the same meningitis strain, MenB, that spread across Kent earlier this year.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of public heealth measures in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

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Ms Williamson believes it is 'pretty likely' she caught the disease from sharing drinks while in Reading, where two separate cases of meningitis were reported two months later.

She said: 'I went out on Friday night to Popworld in Reading and was sharing drinks with people and didn't think anything of it .'

Ms Williamson's case highlights the need for increased awareness about the risks of sharing drinks in crowded spaces.

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Despite her ordeal, Ms Williamson praised the medical team that looked after her, saying: 'The care at Basingstoke Hospital was amazing and everyone there was so lovely.'

Ms Williamson remained in hospital until Easter Sunday and was only allowed visitors wearing masks and protective clothing.

Her experience serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of prioritizing public health and taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.