Bacterial Meningitis Confirmed On Campus
CENTRAL OHIO—Parents and students of Ohio University were on alert Monday after at least one case of bacterial meningitis was confirmed and another probable case was reported in two separate OU dorms this past weekend.
Police were called to Crawford Hall Saturday night by concerned roommates and residence hall staff members, Ohio University said.
The student was rushed to O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens and was later transferred to the Ohio State University Medical Center, where bacterial meningitis was confirmed.
A second probable case at OU was reported Monday afternoon. The student, a resident of James Hall, was hospitalized.
Symptoms of bacterial meningitis include severe headache, stiff neck, fever, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and lethargy.
The infection can be passed through contact with saliva: touching, kissing, drinking from the same cup or being very near someone who sneezes.
Anyone with symptoms should seek immediate medical treatment.
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