Did Danielle Rae Fleming die vrom bacterial meningitis?
Health department testing Clemson student for meningitis By Titus Ledbetter III (Contact) Wednesday, August 5, 2009 CLEMSON — A Clemson University spokesman says a student who died at Oconee Medical Center on Saturday may have had bacterial meningitis. Danielle Rae Fleming, 20, of Clemson died at the hospital, but the cause of her death has not been determined, said Kandy Kelley, the Pickens County coroner. At least one Clemson resident who was with her at a party was told by state health officials to take precautionary steps against meningitis. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is still testing to determine her cause of death. Preliminary indications from the health department show that Fleming probably had bacterial meningitis, said John Gouch, a Clemson University spokesman. The health department is contacting people who have been exposed to the illness. Fleming was a rising junior and mathematical science major from Glen Ridge, N.J., Gouch said. She
The death of a Clemson University student of suspected meningitis has touched off a state health investigation to prevent the disease’s spread as officials await final lab confirmation. Danielle Rae Fleming, 20, a rising junior in mathematical sciences from New Jersey, died Saturday at Oconee Medical Center, according to Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelly and university information. The cause of death will be officially determined pending test results from the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, Kelly said. Preliminary indications are that she had bacterial meningitis; however, that hasn’t been officially confirmed, said Cathy Sams, a Clemson spokeswoman. DHEC spokeswoman Clair Boatwright said the agency is conducting a “close contact” investigation of bacterial meningitis in Pickens County and treating those at risk with preventive medication. Anyone who may have been exposed to the illness and has symptoms should see a doctor and get medical assistance immediately,
The death of a Clemson University student of suspected meningitis has touched off a state health investigation to prevent the disease’s spread as officials await final lab confirmation. Advertisement Danielle Rae Fleming, 20, a rising junior in mathematical sciences from New Jersey, died Saturday at Oconee Medical Center, according to Pickens County Coroner Kandy Kelly and university information. The cause of death will be officially determined pending test results from the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, Kelly said. Preliminary indications are that she had bacterial meningitis; however, that hasn’t been officially confirmed, said Cathy Sams, a Clemson spokeswoman. Sources: http://www.greenvilleonline.
