American University Student Diagnosed With Bacterial Meningitis: Dept. Of Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A graduate student at American University has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, school officials said Tuesday.

The school was notified of the incident by the D.C. Department of Health. Officials said the DOH has identified and treated all students that have come into close contact with the student.

The University said many students "have received vaccinations against meningitis so the chance of spread to fellow students should be minimal."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says although most people recover from it, bacterial meningitis can be very serious and even deadly.

Symptoms typically develop within three to seven days after exposure and include nausea, vomiting, Photophobia (increased sensitivity to light) and an altered mental status resulting in confusion.

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