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Published: July 18, 2008
Back from the brink
Pneumococcal meningitis: A miraculous recovery
His doctor thought he would die, but Altus AD overcomes the odds
Pneumococcal meningitis: A miraculous recovery
His doctor thought he would die, but Altus AD overcomes the odds
Reclining comfortably at his daughter's house in Surrey Hills, silver-haired Rick Roop eagerly recites the number of days left until he can once again ride his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
One can hardly blame him. Rick, 51, is the athletic director at Altus High School . And just six months ago, he didn't appear to have many days left, period. He was in a coma.
Sudden shock
Along with his school duties, R...
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