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

is herpes meningitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Patients with herpes meningitis should be under contact precautions, as it can be spread like the flu.

Question 3

how contagious is meningitis? and how is it spread? i am worried my friend might have it and i was around her and massaged her head. worried

Accepted Answer

Meningitis: Causes of bacterial meningitis including strep, neisseria, h flu & viruses like enteroviruses, herpes, & hiv. Bacteria & viruses that cause meningitis colonize the nose & throat & are transmitted through respiratory droplets. Viral meningitis can also be transmitted by fecal-oral routes & insect bites. Usually contacts working within ~3 ft of those with meningitis r considered to be at high risk.

Question 4

is aseptic meningitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Maybe,maybe not: Aseptic meningitis is a term usually applied to that process triggered during an infection with a variety of viruses. The dominant group usually causes intestinal issues like cramps or diarrhea, with a fraction of the patients developing meningitis. The germ may pass to someone not immune, but may or may not  cause meningitis.

Question 5

how contagious is meningococcal meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Somewhat: Overall, the risk to household contacts is 2-4 percent without prophylaxis.  Outside the household, risk is smaller but is used when someone was exposed to respiratory secretions.

Question 6

length of meningitis contagiousness? how long is a person afflicted with meningitis contagious to others?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Meningitis can be caused by many difference bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even non-infectious causes. The time that you remain contagious depends on the underlying cause of the meningitis.

Question 7

is spinal meningitis very contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: Viral meningitis is an unusual complication of a mild viral illness. Meningococcal meningitis causes epidemics in boot camps and college dorms, but the other bacterial meningitis family members aren't catching.

Question 8

is meningitis from lyme disease contagious?

Accepted Answer

Lyme meningitis: The short answer is no.  More information is available at: 
http://www.Merckmanuals.Com/home/print/brain_spinal_cord_and_nerve_disorders/meningitis/chronic_meningitis.Html.

Question 9

can bacterial meningitis be contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bacterial meningitis is contageous, the degree of which is relatively specific to the bacteria involved. A germ like meningococcus is easily passed in a brief exposure while tuberculusis is much harder to pass, requiring much longer exposure.

Question 10

please tell me, could a meningitis from csf leak contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: If a patient has meningitis from a CSF leak the organisms involved are skin organisms found on all of us. Non-infectious.

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