Belonging to a college community sometimes means coming in contact with a variety of illnesses and infections. The combination of stress, lack of sleep, and poor eating habits can cause college students to be more vulnerable to a variety of illnesses; including those listed below. Use this information to learn the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments for some of the common infectious conditions. Understanding what steps to take helps reduce your risk of infection.

Escherichia Coli

Meningitis

Norovirus

Pertussis

Staphylococcus aureus

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