Two more University of Pennsylvania students have been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms, the university confirmed Sunday.
Officials say these are not confirmed meningitis cases, but that the undergrads are “directly linked” to social groups of the three other students being treated for the disease.
As a precaution, all on and off-campus parties were shut down this past weekend. They are scheduled to resume Monday.
Meningitis is spread through close, prolonged contact like sharing toothbrushes or utensils, kissing, or sexual contact. University officials say it is not uncommon for more than one case to pop up on campuses.
Early symptoms of infection include fever, severe headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, rash, lethargy and sensitivity to bright light.
More than 2,100 students have received preventive antibiotics since the first report of a meningitis outbreak was released.
Those who have gone to -- or who have had close, prolonged contact with anyone who attended -- fraternity or sorority events since February 2 are being asked to visit a special clinic at UPenn's Student Health Service at 3535 Market Street.
A special health clinic will be open to Penn students Monday from 11am to 3pm at the Student Health Services, 35th and Market Streets.
