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Corvallis High Student Diagnosed With Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal is an uncommon disease caused by bacteria present in the throat or nasal passages of about 10 percent of the general population.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - A Corvallis High School student is being treated at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center for diagnosed meningococcal disease.

The Benton County Health Department is working with medical providers, Corvallis School District and family members to identify anyone who may have had enough close exposure to require preventive antibiotic treatment.