PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Brown University has reported a student outbreak of stomach illness to Rhode Island's health department and is seeking a possible cause.
The university said Wednesday that 67 students have reported a gastrointestinal illness that generally comes on quickly and subsides in a day or two. A spokeswoman says 18 students went to the emergency room, with one being admitted. She said another 49 have called University Health Services or were seen there since Sunday.
In an e-mail to students, the health services director says the illness is consistent with a virus, possibly norovirus. Dr. Edward Wheeler says antibiotics aren't effective and most students are recovering with hydration treatment.
Wheeler says tests are being conducted. The university has ordered additional cleaning.