Unsuspecting Partygoer Contracts Frat Flu From Communal Shot Glass
This weekend saw a sharp increase in the number of cases of a mystery respiratory illness known as frat flu. The majority of these cases can be traced to a single fraternity party where attendees were encouraged to share shot glasses in an attempt to cut down on party-related expenses.
Although more than one fraternity brother was exhibiting cold-like symptoms, members of the fraternity attributed their wet, hacking coughs to vaper’s lung. The party went on as planned, with some claiming the ethanol in the shots would sanitize the glasses between rounds.
Partygoer Anna Dalton began experiencing a sore throat and severe congestion in the week following this party, where she reportedly engaged in several drinking games. After seeking medical care due to her worsening infection, Dalton was diagnosed with the frat flu and prescribed both antibiotics and steroids. “At first, taking an 875 mg tablet of amoxicillin twice a day for ten days seemed like overkill,” Dalton said. “Then my doctor gave me a pamphlet on the unsanitary conditions of frat houses, and I realized that I was lucky to escape with my life.”
Dalton was just one of several students infected with frat flu, leaving many wondering if the money saved by sharing shot glasses would have been better spent on disinfectant wipes.
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