Cirillo Interviewed as Meningitis Expert

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (February 13, 2007) – Officials at both Baylor and Prairie View A&M Universities are working to contain the spread of bacterial meningitis. A Baylor freshman struck by the illness is now in intensive care and a pair of Prairie View students are also receiving treatment.

Meanwhile, both campuses are spreading the message that this is an infection not to be taken lightly. Jeffrey Cirillo is an associate professor of Microbial and Molecular Pathogenesis at Texas A&M Health Science Center.

He said the effects of meningitis can be severe.

"[It can cause] swelling around the brain and in the brain stem leading to [a] shut down, potentially [of] neurological capabilities," Cirillo said.

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