Lab results inconclusive for meningitis

Jonathan Williams, Editor-in-Chief

According to an email from the Dean of Students, lab results have not identified a bacterial cause for meningitis for Cody Oden, ’17, who was sent to Oregon Health & Sciences University last week after experiencing symptoms related to meningitis.

Tom Eversole, Yamhill County Public health manager, told the News Register that the test results “did not allow certainty of diagnosis … (tests) can’t prove or rule out meningitis.”

No new cases have been reported on campus.

The college is still encouraging anyone who experiences “symptoms of fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea or vomiting” to see a medical provider for assessment.

“When there is potential exposure to meningitis bacteria, antibiotic treatment should be started as soon as possible and ideally within 24 hours,” said Tom Eversole, Yamhill County Public health manager.