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University Park, Pa. -- Health officials at Penn State report that a probable case of meningococcal meningitis has been diagnosed in a student, who has been hospitalized at Mount Nittany Medical Center and is being treated for the infection. In addition, friends and close contacts of the student have been called and offered the appropriate prophylactic medication. The affected student is a resident of Pinchot Hall in East Halls on the University Park campus.
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Meningitis, also called spinal meningitis, is an infection of the spinal cord fluid and fluid surrounding the brain. This infection may be caused by a virus or bacteria and is typically diagnosed by doing cultures of the spinal fluid. Although viral and bacterial meningitis may have similar symptoms initially, most patients with viral meningitis have less severe symptoms and recover on their own. Unlike viral meningitis, patients with bacterial meningitis can have severe symptoms, possibly with lifelong consequences. Because early symptoms may be similar, it is important to be checked by a health care provider as soon as possible. (more)
University Park, Pa. -- A 20-year-old Penn State student diagnosed last week with meningococcal meningitis has been upgraded to good condition today (April 2) at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. (more)
A 20-year-old Penn State student diagnosed last week with meningococcal meningitis has been upgraded to fair condition at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. A member of the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity, 420 Locust Lane in State College, the affected student was taken to Danville late Friday night and initially was listed in critical, then serious condition. (more)
A 20-year-old Penn State student diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis has been upgraded to serious condition at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, and approximately 60 people who believe they had come into close contact with the student have been treated by University Health Services. (more)
University Park, Pa.--Health officials at Penn State report that a probable case of meningococcal meningitis has been diagnosed in a 20-year-old student, who has been hospitalized at Geisinger Medical Center and is being treated for the infection. In addition, friends and acquaintances of the student have been contacted and offered the appropriate prophylactic medication. (more)
Recent reports from the University of Pennsylvania have raised concerns about meningitis at Penn State. According to Shelley Haffner, infection control nurse manager at University Health Services (UHS), there have not been any cases reported at University Park this year. The recent concern does, however, provide an opportunity to learn about these infections. (more)
