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Is meningitis a communicable disease?
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Yes: Bacterial and viral meningitis are contagious.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Yes: Outbreaks of serious disease are well known. College dorms and military barracks are famous for outbreaks. Newborn nurseries have had outbreaks. In bad cases all family and school contacts should receive prophylactic treatment. In some settings the cdc has to get involved and develops strict isolation requirements.
Answered 10/11/2012
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