Emily Benatar passed away after a bout with bacterial meningitis
A Washington University student who died Wednesday from complications of meningococcal disease is being remembered as an artist, athlete and a friend in her hometown. Emily Benatar passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Wednesday morning. Benatar was attending the College of Arts & Sciences. Benatar was a graduate of Palo Alto High School and an original member of the girls lacrosse team, according the the Mercury News. Benatar, who played as an attacker on the team, had a quality about her that glowed both on and off the field, Coach Jamie Nesbitt told the Mercury News. "She was a positive influence on everyone, and her passion "made the situation better. ... She was a one-of-a-kind." Her high school vice principal praised Benatar, …
An undergraduate student is reported to have the infection.
Washington University in St. Louis and local public health officials were notified Thursday that an undergraduate student living on the South 40 has contracted meningococcal disease, which is considered contagious to those who had close contact with her. The student's freshman floor and other members of the campus community who may have been in close contact with her in the last 10 days are being notified and offered preventive medical treatment at the University's Habif Health and Wellness Center. Meningococcal bacteria are transmitted from person to person through droplets of respiratory or throat secretions, such as through kissing, sneezing and coughing on someone, or sharing food or drink. Students who had casual contact with the …
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