Sigh... it would seem that several Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) in New York City have died of a new form of meningitis that is being transmitted through intimate contact. Vaccinations recommended.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2013/pr006-13.shtml
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-broder/meningitis-vaccine-recommendation_b_2971543.html
http://americablog.com/2013/03/meningitis-nyc-gay-men-update.html