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Student hospitalized with meningitis
Published: Friday, October 9, 2009
By Staff reports
A Perry High student participating in an undisclosed fall sport has been hospitalized with a case of viral meningitis, according to the district.
School officials learned of the diagnosis at 12:30 p.m. Friday, then contacted the local health department and sent letters home to parents with the disease?s symptoms.
Viral meningitis, an infection of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord, is spread through direct contact with an infected person?s saliva or respiratory secretions, which could occur if eating utensils, water bottles or personal items such as toothbrushes are shared.
Treatment is usually limited to treating the symptoms, which include fever, headache, nausea/vomiting, stiff neck, skin rash, confusion and sleepiness. Symptoms usually begin within 10 days after exposure to the virus, and last less than 10 days. Parents should seek medical attention should their child exhibit these symptoms.
Student hospitalized with meningitis
Published: Friday, October 9, 2009
By Staff reports
A Perry High student participating in an undisclosed fall sport has been hospitalized with a case of viral meningitis, according to the district.
School officials learned of the diagnosis at 12:30 p.m. Friday, then contacted the local health department and sent letters home to parents with the disease?s symptoms.
Viral meningitis, an infection of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord, is spread through direct contact with an infected person?s saliva or respiratory secretions, which could occur if eating utensils, water bottles or personal items such as toothbrushes are shared.
Treatment is usually limited to treating the symptoms, which include fever, headache, nausea/vomiting, stiff neck, skin rash, confusion and sleepiness. Symptoms usually begin within 10 days after exposure to the virus, and last less than 10 days. Parents should seek medical attention should their child exhibit these symptoms.