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| Two Strathclyde University students diagnosed with meningitis | Two Strathclyde University students diagnosed with meningitis |
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| Strathclyde University has confirmed that two of its students have been diagnosed with meningitis. | Strathclyde University has confirmed that two of its students have been diagnosed with meningitis. |
| The university said the cases were not connected, but that it was working closely with public health officials. | |
| A university spokeswoman added: "As a precaution, we are circulating information to staff and students to remind them of the signs and symptoms to be aware of." | |
| They include fever, rash, headaches, nausea, stiff neck and joint pain. | |
| An email has been sent to students from the university's director of student experience and enhancement, Veena O'Halloran. | |
| She said that the affected students' close contacts have already been identified and given medical advice. | |
| She added that students who do not fall into that category are not considered to be at risk. | |
| "The bacteria which cause the illness are not easily passed from person-to-person, and only those who have had prolonged close contact require antibiotics," she adds. | |
| However, students are advised to contact their GP if they develop certain symptoms, and if they have not been vaccinated against the 'C' strain of meningitis. | |
| The symptoms can include: |