Mumps: Confirmed case identified at Marquette University

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A confirmed case of mumps has been identified in a Marquette University student who lived in a university residence hall.

The Marquette University Medical Clinic announced on Friday, May 9th that is working closely with the City of Milwaukee Health Department to initiate the appropriate follow-up communication with close contacts of the case.

All faculty, staff and students were notified of the confirmed case of mumps and requested to watch for symptoms and take precautions to stay healthy and help prevent the spread of illness. In addition, a separate letter was sent to all faculty, staff and students who could have come in contact with the student through an academic class or residence hall.

Since 2007, Marquette has required that every student receive two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine before they are allowed to register for classes.

Across Wisconsin, there have been more than 20 cases of mumps reported in 2014, including several in Milwaukee.

All residence halls close for the spring term on Saturday, May 10, at noon.