Question 1

can you get viral meningitis twice?

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Yes: One can get viral meningitis more than once. However, in this case, your doctor will likely consider further evaluation like searching for particular viral strains (e.g. Hsv and cmv), search for underlying rheumatologic disorders , blood disorders and immune deficiency. A lot of other types of meningitis can look like viral and should be considered in this case.

Question 2

what is meningitis? how can you get it?

Accepted Answer

Infection of meninge: Meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain, the meninges.  It is usually associated with an infection of the brain and is therefore called meningoencephalitis.  It may be caused by bacteria, virus or fungi.  The seriousness is related to the infecting agent and available treatment.

Meningitis can be airborn, related to contact with an infected person or fluids from an infected person

Question 3

is it possible to get meningitis from your dog?

Accepted Answer

Spread meningitis: Most cases of meningitis have been spread by droplet infection.  Bacteria and viruses can be carried in the saliva eventhough others may be asymptomatic.  I suggest you not kiss your dog on the mouth and wash you hands well before eating and putting your hands in your mouth or against your nose.

Question 4

what are the most common ways to get meningitis?

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AIRBORNE BY SECRETIO: There are three kind of meningitis 1viral2bacterial3fungal
most common are viral which are transmitted by direct airborne change of secretions by coughing and sneezing
bacterial can be contacted by skull fractures, acute or chronic sinusitis or otitis media.It can also occur with septicemia with positive blood cultures
in immune compromised patiens cryptococcus which is funfus rare mengitis.

Question 5

interested to know how does someone get meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Close contact: Person to person transmission occurs through droplets from the respiratory tract.

Question 6

is it possible for one person to get meningitis twice?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Meningitis is due to an infection by a virus or bacteria, and rarely, by a fungus.  Just like to can get a cold or orther infection more than once, you can get meningitis more than once.

Question 7

terrified that i have / am going to get meningitis! please help me!?

Accepted Answer

Been exposed?: Some vaccines are available, and meds can be used if you acquire meningitis.  At this time of year, west nile virus, and a series of equine encephalitis problems might arise.  Do not stay quiet, contact your doctor and discuss this fully, including your fears.  If too overblown, some counseling will help.

Question 8

once you have recovered from meningitis is it still possible to get it again?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Meningitis is due to an infection by a virus or bacteria, and rarely, by a fungus.  Just like to can get a cold or orther infection more than once, you can get meningitis more than once.

Question 9

what would happen if meningitis went untreated?  could someone ultimately get better on their own or would death occur?

Accepted Answer

Meningitis: Although perhaps not 100% fatal, the percentage is close, and if the patient does not die they may have significant post-infectious neurological and other complications which may be permanent.

Question 10

if had a meningitis and was treated before, is there any possiblity that he can get it again or pass it to other people?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: Unless u have a predisposing cause such as a fistula or CSF leak on e treated u are done.

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