Rutgers New Brunswick Campus Warned After Student Catches Meningitis
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- A meningitis warning has been issued at Rutgers University, after a student was hospitalized on the New Brunswick camps.
The school sent a letter alerting students, faculty and staff of the bacterial meningitis case.
The ill student was hospitalized on Friday, and was said to be recovering.
Those who had close contact with the student were notified so they could get a preventative round of antibiotics.
Meningitis can cause severe swelling around the brain and spinal cord. It can be spread by kissing, coughing and lengthy contact. Symptoms include a high fever, severe headaches and a stiff neck.
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