A Duke student in Duke University has been diagnosed with meningitis after camping outside for UNC game (men’s basketball game) against North Carolina.

Officials say the infection was caught early in the morning, then the student is expected to fully recovery. Bacterial meningitis or Meningococcal Meningitis can be fatal if not treated early.

A statement from the Duke University says people who were in close contact with the other students including her roommate and tent mates began receiving anti-biotic treatment on Wednesday.

Duke students camp out for tickets for big games such as the Annual showdown Wednesday with the Tar Heels.

Krzyzewskiville, the makeshift campsite, in honor of basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski (shuh-SHEF’-skee).

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