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Is meningitis is a communicable disease?
The viruses that cause viral meningitis are contagious
Is viral meningitis more severe than bacterial meningitis?
No, bacterial meningitis is generally more severe than viral meningitis.
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
What are the differences in symptoms of viral meningitis and bacterial meningitis?
There is really no difference between the symptoms of viral and bacterial meningitis. With both you will have fever, headache, stiff neck, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. However that being said bacterial comes on suddenly where viral can take a few days.
Can viral meningitis cause your legs to become numb and weak?
Yes, generalized body weakness can occurs with viral meningitis.
How is viral meningitis transmitted and what are the common ways to contract viral meningitis?
Viral meningitis is typically transmitted through close contact with an infected person's respiratory secretions, such as saliva or mucus. Common ways to contract viral meningitis include sharing utensils, kissing, or being in close proximity to someone who is infected.
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 difference between viral and bacterial meningitis?
Viral meningitis is caused by a virus, while bacterial meningitis is caused by bacteria. Bacterial meningitis is usually more severe and can be life-threatening, requiring immediate medical attention. Viral meningitis is typically less severe and often resolves on its own with rest and supportive care.
What are the key differences between bacterial and viral meningitis, and how can they be distinguished in terms of symptoms and treatment?
Bacterial meningitis is caused by bacteria, while viral meningitis is caused by viruses. Bacterial meningitis is typically more severe and can be life-threatening, while viral meningitis is usually less severe and resolves on its own. Symptoms of bacterial meningitis include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, and confusion, while viral meningitis symptoms are similar but milder. Bacterial meningitis is treated with antibiotics, while viral meningitis does not respond to antibiotics and is managed with supportive care. A lumbar puncture can help distinguish between the two types of meningitis by analyzing the cerebrospinal fluid.
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.
What is the scientific name of viral meningitis?
I think that Meningitis it's scientific name
