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KENT, Ohio (WJW) — A Kent State University student has been diagnosed with Neisseria meningitidis, a serious bacterial infection that can lead to meningitis, the school said in a letter sent to staff and students.
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The student is currently being treated for the condition, and those who may be at risk for contracting the illness have been contacted and given preventative antibiotics, the university said…