Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Our nanny is visiting a child in the icu, diagnosed with encephalitis 2 weeks now but without known cause. could this be contagious to our 7 month old?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Unlikely: Most encephalitis is triggered by a variety of viruses that are often transmitted by insects or other means, not person to person..By 2 wks out & in a hospital environment, the caretakers & visitors all follow protocalls that are designed to avoid spread of the germ.
Answered 3/6/2013
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is encephalitis contagious if I work in close proximity with a client with the condition? Please advise!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My nanny caught the flu from her flu shot. And yes i'm certain it's what caused her symptoms, happens to her yearly after her shot.Is she contagious?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My daughter ( 3 yrs old ) had encephalitis.Blood test showed high gamma globulin level.What could be the reason for this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Ok so what I wanna know is how the doctor know that my nanas encephalitis isnt contagious when they don't know the type or what caused it?
Is herpes encephalitis contagious?
Is herpes encephalitis a contagious diseases?
Help please! is encephalitis contagious if i work in close proximity with a client?
Is it true that encephalitis can be contagious if i work in close proximity with a client?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
