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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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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.
Answered 2/8/2013
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