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yes you can if your body is unable to fight the infection...bacterial or virus
i know someone who has, Frederick John Morganti, we miss you.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoMeningitis can be cured and treated with antibiotics. Delay in diagnosis however can cause death.
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∙ 15y agoAbout eight out of ten people make a complete recovery.
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∙ 12y agoYes you can get meningitis from another person. You can get meningitis from kissing or sharing a food/drink with another person
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∙ 11y agoAbsolutely. Meningitis is a deadly disease if not treated.
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∙ 13y agoin some cases if not treated properly.
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∙ 12y agoIt can be if not treated right away
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Where does meningitis come from?
Meningitis is spread by coming in contact with the saliva or mucus of someone who already has meningitis. Meningitis affects the membranes that enclose the spinal cord and brain.
Is viral meningitis or enciphelitis contagious?
Meningitis (viral or bacterial) is infectious and can be highly contagious. Usually anyone in close contact with someone who gets bacterial meningitis will be given antibiotics as well.
What is the normal protein level with someone who has bacterial meningitis?
THE NORMAL PROTEIN LEVEL IN NORMAL PERSON: 0.15-0.45 G/LBACTERIAL MENINGITIS :USUALLY >1.0 G/LVIRAL MENINGITIS: 0.50-1.0 G/LFUNGAL MENINGITIS: > 0.50 G/L
Definition of chemical meningitis?
Someone who had disc surgery and developed meningitis. If they had a recent bout of Shingles just prior to surgery could it be the cause. How do you test spinal fluid for Herpes Virus? Could it be the cause of Chemical Meningitis?
Where was meningitis discover?
The earliest description of meningitis I know of is by ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. Although I'm sure someone had discovered it earlier, they just didn't record it.
What would a soar throat stiff neck and rash be?
If you or someone you know are sick you should see a doctor. With that said, they are all symptoms of meningitis.
Who is most at risk for meningitis?
it usually feeds on children and old people
Is there math in meningitis?
There is no math in meningitis. Meningitis is an inflammation, and is not mathematical in any way. Math involves numbers, and meningitis involves inflammation.
Can autism be a side effect from bacterial meningitis?
can someone answer this question especially brain specialist? i HAVE THE SAME QUESTION
How do you get meningitis from leukemia?
How do u get meningitis from leukemia
How many victims does Meningitis have annually?
This is actually for bacterial meningitis... sorry-About 20,000 deaths from meningitis in Africa 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)About 18,000 deaths from meningitis from meningitis in The Americas 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)About 73,000 deaths from meningitis from meningitis in South East Asia 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)About 15,000 deaths from meningitis from meningitis in Europe 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)About 25,000 deaths from meningitis from meningitis in Eastern Mediterranean 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)About 20,000 deaths from meningitis from meningitis in Western Pacific 2002 (The World Health Report, WHO, 2004)
Scientific name for viral meningitis?
Aseptic meningitis
