A second case of the Neisseria meningitidis infection has been confirmed in Suffolk.

This case of bacteria meningitis, however, involves an adult and has no connection to Suffolk Public Schools, said Patricia Winters, nursing manager for the Suffolk Health Department.

On Thursday, health and school officials alerted the public that a Forest Glen student has meningitis.

The adult came in contact with the student outside the school setting, Winters confirmed. The student and adult are expected to make a full recovery.

Even though it’s been spring break for students, health officials have been able to reach nearly all 150 students possibly impacted by the bacteria as of late Friday.

This illness is spread by close contact with an individual having meningococcal infection.

Close contact includes activities such as kissing and sharing drinking glasses, eating utensils, cigarettes, or toothbrushes.

Most people exposed to meningococci do not show any symptoms of illness. Meningitis causes symptoms of fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes sleepiness or confusion. Both meningitis and blood stream infection may be associated with a characteristic rash.

In the event of a fever, headache, rash, stiff neck, or eye discomfort from exposure to light, a doctor should be seen immediately. In some cases, meningococcal disease may progress very rapidly and lead to severe illness and possibly death.

luefras.robinson@suffolknewsherald.com