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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.
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Is meningitis is a communicable disease?
The viruses that cause viral meningitis are contagious
What shape is the meningitis bacterium?
Viral meningitis has no set shape. There are a variety of viruses that can cause viral meningitis, all a different shape.
Scientific name for viral meningitis?
Aseptic meningitis
Can viral meningitis cause your legs to become numb and weak?
Yes, generalized body weakness can occurs with viral meningitis.
Is meningitis contagious after antibiotic treatment?
Meningitis is contagious. It can be spread by coming into contact with an infected person's respiratory secretions. Small children who are not yet toilet trained and their caretakers may also spread the virus.Not everyone who is infected with meningitis will actually get the disease. Therefore, it is not always obvious when you are at risk for infection. When it comes to personal hygiene, common sense can help prevent the spread of viral meningitis. This may include:washing hands oftendisinfecting surfaces with chlorine bleach mixed with waterBecause viral menigitis is caused by the enterovirus, it is important to note that this virus is active in the summer and early fall.http://www.symptoms-of-meningitis.co.uk is a good site for meningitis information.
What is the scientific name of viral meningitis?
The scientific name of viral meningitis is aseptic meningitis. It is called aseptic because despite the term, there may be some inflammation associated with the condition.
Are all bacterial infections non contagious and viral infections contagious?
Both bacterial infections and viral infections can be contagious or not contagious. Some viral infections are not spread from human to human or are only rarely spread that way. TB is a contagious bacterial infection.
Can viral meningitis cause viral encephalitis?
Some of the same viruses that cause encephalitis can cause meningitis, and vice versa. One can also have meningitis and encephalitis at the same time, a condition called meningoencephalitis.
Is Meningitis fatal or nonfatal?
There are two kinds of meningitis, bacterial and viral. Both can be serious, though viral usually is milder. But if not treated properly, meningitis can indeed be fatal, due to its proximity to the brain and spinal cord.
What type of microbe causes meningitis?
Meningitis is most often caused by bacteria, but also can be a viral meningitis or, rarely, caused by a fungus.
How contagious is tuberculous meningitis?
It is very contagious and is usually spread through intimate contact, kissing, drinking from the same bottle or glass. sharing towels keeping tooth brushes in close contact etc.
What is an example of highly contagious bacterial disease?
Bacterial meningitis.
