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Iowa State Student Hospitalized with Meningitis
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State University says a student is hospitalized in stable condition after being diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
The school said Wednesday that public health officials are contacting those who had close contact with the student, including roommates. A school nurse says a preventive antibiotic is being administered to them. She says the student's classmates are not considered at risk. Meningitis is an infection that can cause fevers, headaches, nausea and sleepiness. Its bacteria is spread through droplets from the nose and throat and from saliva. More Good Stuff |
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