Question 1

when someone is symptom free from viral meningitis, are they no longer contagious? my friend just has a runny nose, otherwise he is fine, no fever.

Accepted Answer

Aseptic meningitis: Usually the patient with viral meningitis becomes contagious for 3-5 days before the onset of symptoms to 7-10 days after the symptoms show up. Runny nose could be sign of allergies. The best way to confirm would be sending nasal swab for viral cultures.

Question 2

how should be viral meningitis treated? ( got headache, fever, neck pain, vomiting, but nothing else)

Accepted Answer

Go to hospital now: Viral meningitis can't be diagnosed online so you need to get evaluated immediately to be sure it's nothing worse. Don't wait until your family finds you unconscious. Have them drive you there.

Question 3

does contagiousness of viral meningitis go away once fever goes away? my friend just has a runny nose and is otherwise healthy after just having it.

Accepted Answer

Varies some: There are a variety of causes for viral meningitis & their pattern of contagiousness depends of the virus involved. The most common are enteroviruses, which are usually present in oral secretions during the fever stage & later for up to 6 weeks in the stool. Droplet avoidance/hand washing & antiseptic use is advisable at any stage.

Question 4

mom has viral meningitis, hospitalized. no fever, nomore red spots on knees or red eyes. still has severe headaches, stiff neck; low white cells. help?

Accepted Answer

Ask her doctor: Viral meningitis presents with headache, sometimes sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, vomiting, fever, stiff neck, malaise, sometimes mental changes and the spinal fluid shows findings which are not compatible with bacterial meningitis. Your mom should get better fairly quickly and be back to full health soon, but if you have questions, ask her doctor.

Question 5

how long does markedly stiff neck associated with viral meningitis last?

Accepted Answer

Usually until the : Infection has essentially run its course over one to two weeks and the degree of symptoms is very variable.

Question 6

my son (6) had viral meningitis (enterovirus) last week. he was good for 3 days then got a temp (38.2) and now has chronic diarrhear. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes!Certainly can be: Fever can follow an illness, as can gatroenteritis. Was your child given antibiotics? This could be a factor!

Question 7

hospitalized w/viral meningitis 2days ago.now high fever, red spots have gone but nausea, stiff neck & severe headache remains, is she getting better?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: From the information you have given it is impossible to tell what the actual diagnosis is or how the patient is doing.  This should be discussed at length with the treating doctors.

Question 8

ive been exposed to viral meningitis,  its been 3 days and i have no symptoms im so scared,  is that reassuring for 3 days no symptoms. thanks :(?

Accepted Answer

Two things: First, if you were going to get it you would most likely have it by now. Incubation is 12-72 hrs for most. Second,the viral cases are troublesome but self heal &amp; rarely cause any permanent complications.

Question 9

what medical problems can viral meningitis lead to?

Accepted Answer

Viral meningitis: Viral meningitis can produce a wide variety of medical problems. Some patients are relatively asymptomatic, whereas others require hospitalization for severe headache, dehydration, altered mental status, and seizures. In severe cases, patients may require intensive care, and can have long term neurologic problems.

Question 10

are you less likely to catch viral meningitis a second time?

Accepted Answer

No.: There are many different viruses that can cause viral meningitis; having had one of them does not protect against the others.

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When someone is symptom free from viral meningitis, are they no longer contagious? my friend just has a runny nose, otherwise he is fine, no fever.

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How should be viral meningitis treated? ( got headache, fever, neck pain, vomiting, but nothing else)

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Does contagiousness of viral meningitis go away once fever goes away? my friend just has a runny nose and is otherwise healthy after just having it.

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Mom has viral meningitis, hospitalized. no fever, nomore red spots on knees or red eyes. still has severe headaches, stiff neck; low white cells. help?

A member asked:

How long does markedly stiff neck associated with viral meningitis last?

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My son (6) had viral meningitis (enterovirus) last week. he was good for 3 days then got a temp (38.2) and now has chronic diarrhear. is this normal?

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Hospitalized w/viral meningitis 2days ago.now high fever, red spots have gone but nausea, stiff neck & severe headache remains, is she getting better?

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Ive been exposed to viral meningitis, its been 3 days and i have no symptoms im so scared, is that reassuring for 3 days no symptoms. thanks :(?

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What medical problems can viral meningitis lead to?

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Are you less likely to catch viral meningitis a second time?

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