East Lansing Health officials are urging everyone who attended the fraternity party to be treated with an antibiotic due to a person testing positive for bacterial meningitis.

Dr. Adenike Shoyinka, Ingham County Medical Director said, “Early treatment for close contact will aid us in containing further spread.”  Bacterial meningitis can be spread through coughing or sneezing, kissing,  sharing or eating and drinking from shared utensils, cups or bottles. The infection can also be spread by staying in crowded spaces with poor ventilation for prolonged periods of time.

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