Bacterial Meningitis Kills Central Fla. Student

Bacterial Form Of Meningitis Is Contagious

POSTED: Wednesday, 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.

Meningitis: What Is It? | FAQS

Link: National Meningitis Association

High fever

Headache

Stiff neck

Nausea/Vomiting

Sleepiness

Confusion

Source: Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

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.

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Bacterial Meningitis Kills Central Fla. Student

Bacterial Form Of Meningitis Is Contagious

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