How long is a person with meningitis infectious?

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I shared a bottle of drink with a friend on Tuesday, on the friday she was taken into hospital with suspected meningitis. I wanted to know how at risk I am.
you're at no risk at all -- for 99% of cases.
BUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! see below................


With the deadliest form of meningitis, meningococcal meningitis, there is a concern for treating close contacts (which really means household contacts, and others like you who might have had saliva contact). About 15% of those close contacts might also come down with bacterial (deadly) meningitis within the 2 weeks after contact with an active case.

But in November, you are in the middle of enterovirus season -- almost a guarantee that your friend has viral meningitis. Nothing for you to worry about.

Just ask her what KIND of meningitis the doctors said she has.
And if she truly had meningococcal meningitis, the doctors would be tracking you down for treatment, as would the public health department.  (+ info)

What is the difference between meningitis and meningococcal?

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i know there'meningitis-meningococcal and septicaemia-meningococcal, but whats the difference between just plain meningitis and meningococcal disease?
here are some links to get you pointed in the right direction:  (+ info)

How do you tell the difference between meningitis and the flu?

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We are out of state, and my mom has gotten sick. She was kidding when she said she thought she had meningitis but now I'm scared. She had a migraine yesterday, and today she got it again along with a stiff neck. She started throwing up about an hour ago, but she tells me not to worry and she just has the flu. We are leaving tomorrow so she isn't hopefully throwing up in the car. Since we are out of state we can't take her to the doctor. Are there any ways to see what he has?
I would precede to the nearest emergency room. It is difficult to tell the "flu" from meningitis esp. when a stiff neck is involved. The flu is harmless and cause symptoms of fever/chills, aching joints, nausea, vomiting and headache. The symptoms usually resolve in a few days. Meningitis either bacterial or viral is much more serious. It causes similar symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, vomiting, vision changes, and high fevers. It is hard to differentiate between these diseases without professional assistance. Your mom should be evaluated.  (+ info)

Where can I go to get a Meningitis vaccine?

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I'm going to college, and had planned on commuting since dorms were not available. Something happened, and now all of a sudden I can get one when I wasn't planning on it. Long story short, I need to get a meningitis shot in the next week. Where can I find one? I called the local walk-in clinic, they don't have it, neither does my doctor.
Try the Center for Disease Control, travel agents, or hospitals that have immunizations for international travel. If you want to call another doctor, try one who specializes in infectious diseases. One last thought—can your school make any recommendations about resources?  (+ info)

What kind of meningitis causes you to break out into spots that look like bruises?

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My sister died in my arms when i was 6 (she was only 2). She died of meningitis but i wasnt for sure which one? i would really like to know, so i can get into deeper research.
The first answerer obviously got confused. However his remarks track for pimples, generally speaking, allowing for allergic reactions to cause problems with ordinarily harmless foods like chocolate. Your sister had diagnosed meningitis, and bruise-like spots showed up. This sounds like Meningo Toxemia (if I remember how to spell it!), which can cause loss of limbs, or in your sister's case, more than that. Exactly why certain people get it and others don't, remains a mystery. Good luck with your research. Regards, Larry.  (+ info)

How often do you need to receive the meningitis vaccine?

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I received the meningitis vaccination 4 years ago so I was wondering when I would need to receive it again. I work at a hospital so I would say that I'm in a high-risk group. Thanks.
According to the CDC website:

• One dose of the meningitis vaccine is needed.

• If previous vaccine was MPSV4, revaccinate after 5yrs if risk continues.

•Revaccination after MCV4 is not recommended.

•MCV4 is preferred over MPSV4 for persons age 55yrs and younger, although MPSV4 is an acceptable alternative.

So, it would depend on what meningitis vaccine you received four years ago.

Good luck!  (+ info)

How long does it take to get over viral meningitis?

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My daughter, aged 20 is still feeling ill one week after being diagnosed with viral meningitis. She is nauseous and wants to know if it is normal and how long it takes to go away. She is not eating, feels completely helpless and just wants to sleep all the time. Has anyone been through this and what advice can you give. All advice will be appreciated. Thank you.
Viral Meningitis can take month's to recover from, as sufferer's can develop a post-viral syndrome that causes severe fatigue, and associated symptoms such as headaches. It is a syndrome like chronic fatigue. The general period of disease of viral meningitis can typically last up to one week, with symptoms gradually lessening. If you believe recovery is not moving fast enough, I would check in with your doctor.  (+ info)

How long does the meningitis vaccination last?

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I got my meningitis vaccination in 2002. Now I'm a fifth year student living in college and the health services here don't event know when how long the vaccination lasts....which sucks badly.
It never had any valid effect.


Do not get vaccinated. There is no scientific proof that the theory of vaccination is valid, yet there is considerable proof that Vaccines cause illness and death.

Just sit back and think about it for a while. Does it feel like sense to inject a disease directly into your bloodstream?
The way to avoid disease is to strengthen the immune system. Vaccination weakens it.


The Vaccination Hoax
http://www.whale.to/b/hoax1.html

A Detailed history of vaccination
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/vaccination.html  (+ info)

How does one disinfect after someone has been diagnosed for Meningitis?

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Someone at my mother's work has contracted Meningitis (don't know yet if bacterial, viral, or parasitic, but can assume not the last) and obviously people are concerned. How is it spread and how contagious is it? And if it is bacterial, how do they disinfect the office (and people) because my mother is afraid of being an asymptomatic carrier, and infecting my grandparents or myself...
I realize the bacterial variety is contagious, but how much so?
It is contagious.
http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/about/faq.html  (+ info)

What's the difference between Viral, bacterial and fungal meningitis?

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I know that they're all different types obviously, bacterial being the most severe. But what's the difference? How does it affect the meninges different and body systems etc?

Also..is meningitis just caused frm typical bacteria that just gets spread through the blood into the spinal fluid?
For example makes bacterial so much worse than viral and how can viral disappear on it's own where bacterial, treatment is necessary.
The MAIN thing I need to know is WHY bacterial is so much more harmful than viral. Like, if both affect the meninges, why is viral so much less serious?
Viral meningitis can be caused by many different viruses, including common intestinal viruses and viruses associated with mumps and herpes infection. In some cases, people can get viral meningitis from drinking polluted water.

The viruses that cause meningitis are contagious, but most people who become infected don't actually develop meningitis. Viral meningitis is usually mild and often clears up within one to two weeks.

Bacterial meningitis is a serious and frequently fatal illness. Even treated early, it can result in brain damage, hearing loss or learning disabilities. Some forms of bacterial meningitis such as meningococcal meningitis are highly contagious. The bacteria are spread though coughing, sneezing, kissing or sharing items such as eating utensils or toothbrushes with an infected person. Bacteria commonly identified as causing meningitis are Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenza, group B streptococcus (in newborns) and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Other less common bacteria include tuberculosis, Listeria, Staphlococcus and Salmonella.

Fungal and parasitic meningitis are relatively uncommon. Fungal meningitis is more common in people with a weakened immune system.

Viral meningitis usually doesn't require treatment, although certain types of viral meningitis such as herpes meningitis (HSV1) must be treated with antiviral agents to prevent complications or even death. Doctors often recommend bed rest, fluids and over-the-counter medications to relieve fever and headache. Most people completely recover on their own.

Bacterial meningitis needs to be treated immediately to prevent serious complications and death. A number of antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial meningitis, depending on the organism causing the infection. Other medications may also be used to treat symptoms and prevent permanent damage from the disease.  (+ info)

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