UO student reported yesterday symptoms similar to those of the first UO student who contracted Neisseria Meningococcemia, commonly known as meningitis.
Oregon female, whose name is not being disclosed, lived in close proximity to the first patient in Earl Hall. Students who lived near the first patient were encouraged to report any flu like symptoms for further investigation.
Two students have now been diagnosed with the illness, but the third student has been clear for 24 hours with no sign of Neisseria Meningococcemia according to Jason Davis, Lane County Public Heath official.
Davis said that the illness is extremely hard to contract, so although students should be cautious, it’s extremely unlikely that the illness will spread.
UO student suspected of Neisseria Meningococcemia is cleared
Lauren Garetto
February 4, 2015
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