Who needs preventive antibiotics to protect against bacterial meningitis?
Persons who have had recent intimate or direct exposure to someone with meningococcal disease may be at increased risk for contracting meningococcal disease and should receive prophylactic medication. Intimate or direct exposure is through kissing, sharing eating utensils or glassware, or droplet contamination with nose or throat secretions from the infected individual. Can meningitis be treated? Unlike viral meningitis, bacterial meningitis can be treated through the use of antibiotic therapies. Students with persistent symptoms they are unsure about should come to the Acute Care Clinic at the University Health Center for appropriate assessment. No appointment is necessary. The Acute Care Clinic is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday. University Health Center staff stresses the importance of being informed on this health issue. Students with any concerns about the effect of bacterial meningitis on their health and well-being should
