Bacterial Meningitis Kills Central Fla. Student
Bacterial Form Of Meningitis Is Contagious
POSTED: 12:29 pm EST March 17,
2004
UPDATED: 6:19 pm EST March 17,
2004
A 17-year-old student at Eustis High School died after contracting bacterial meningitis Tuesday, according to Local 6 News.
Officials said Benjamin Kadel tested positive for bacterial meningitis after being transferred to a local Hospital early Tuesday.
The bacterial form of meningitis is contagious spread through saliva.Health officials said anyone who had close contact, including sharing food, is being treated with antibiotics.The Lake County Health Department is conducting an investigation.Several grief counselors are at the school Wednesday.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
MENINGITIS SYMPTOMS Source: Centers For Disease Control And Prevention |
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