Student At ASU Contracts Staph Infection

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Student At ASU Contracts Staph Infection

By Liz Hill

Story Published: Oct 26, 2007 at 7:07 AM EST

Story Updated: Oct 26, 2007 at 7:07 AM EST

NBC Augusta has learned a student at Augusta State University has contracted a staph infection.

The school sent out an email Thursday warning students to exercise proper hygiene by keeping their hands washed and wounds covered.

The campus is still open today and classes will continue as normal.

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