By Maggie Vancampen —
University officials confirmed March 8 a dorm resident has been diagnosed and hospitalized with the highly-contagious bacterial meningococcal meningitis.
The email said the student’s roommate has not shown any symptoms and is being given preventative care.
The residential hall and student were not identified.
According to John Karman, director of media relations at the office of communications and marketing, no preventative vaccines will be provided by the University of Louisville.
The email outlined some symptoms, including nausea, headaches, fevers and vomiting. A rash that looks like purple spots on the body may also appear.