On Friday, loved Coral Reef Senior Christopher Valdes died from bacterial meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes in the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation can cause severe mental confusion, stiffness of the neck, severe headache, and nausea. When tissues around the brain swell up, they press against certain areas of the brain, which control bodily functions and alter judgement and affect thought processes. Blood flow is greatly restricted. This may result in paralysis or even stroke. While some survive meningitis, they often end up with learning disabilities. Unfortunately for Chris, at the young age of 18, and his family, this was not so. Authorities have revealed that this case is in no way related to the larger, nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis.
Our sincerest condolences to Chris, his family, friends, and all of his Cuda family who are mourning for him. You will be missed.
I knew Chris Valdes I went elementary/middle school ( Somerset Academy) and I saw him around at Reef when i attended last year. I wasn't really close to him her he was a very familiar face . Its shame what happen to him, he was such a happy person ( he won class clown in 8th grade). My condolences go out to his family and friends.
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