Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a recent report, a 40th person has been diagnosed with meningitis from the University of Pennsylvania.

Meningitis can be characterized as an infection in the fluid of the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms include fever, stiff neck, rash, fatigue and severe head aches.

The 20-year-old student was taken to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville where he is currently in critical condition.

Members of the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity house have been urged to get medical attention for precaution measures.

Officials recomend students to get vaccinated against bacterial meningitis. This was the 40th person to receive treatment for the disease.