Robinson ISD confirms 1 student with viral meningitis, second case unconfirmed

A Robinson Elementary School student was diagnosed with viral meningitis this week, and a second student at the same campus may also have meningitis, though that case is not yet confirmed.

Parents notified the district Tuesday that a child who presented with a headache and vomiting had viral meningitis.

Laura Bearden, head district nurse for the Robinson ISD, said symptoms vary but some include a stiff neck, fever, headaches and vomiting. She said a viral meningitis confirmation can take as long as 72 hours and as of Friday the second student had not notified the district of the results.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website says meningitis involves swelling around the brain and spinal tissue, but viral meningitis is much less severe than bacterial meningitis, with most cases presenting with flu-like symptoms. Most patients recover from the viral strain without treatment, the CDC website stated.

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