A 14-year-old South Carolina boy has died of a rare bacterial infection within days of showing signs of symptoms. William Hand died on June 8, 2025, from meningococcal septicemia, also known as meningococcemia, after the infection got into his bloodstream.
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14-Year-Old Boy Dies from Rare Bacterial Infection Just Days After Showing Signs of Symptoms: ‘Brought Joy Everywhere’