WSU student hospitalized with suspected case of meningitis

Published On: Oct 16 2012 07:21:49 AM PDT   Updated On: Oct 16 2012 07:21:58 AM PDT
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SPOKANE, Wash. -

A Washington State University student is in critical condition at Sacred Heart Medical Center with a suspected case of bacterial meningitis.

According to WSU, the 19-year-old has had flu-like symptoms for two weeks.

He is a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.

Whitman County health officials are working with WSU Student Health to see if anyone else is at risk.

Officials said symptoms can include: fever, severe headaches, chills, stiff neck and

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