A UW-Madison student is being treated for bacterial meningitis at UW Hospital, Craig Roberts, an epidemiologist at University Health Services, confirmed Monday morning.
The student is in critical condition, hospital spokesman Aaron Conklin said.
Several people who were in close contact with the student were given antibiotics last week to try to prevent them from getting the illness, Roberts said.
The university hasnâ??t made a public announcement about the situation because â??the people who need to know do know,â? Roberts said. â??There is no general public health threat.â?