Illnesses of Interest

Escherichia Coli
Meningitis
Norovirus
Pertussis
Staphylococcus aureus

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 to the right. 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.