Viral meningitis (inflammation of the covering of the brain) is and infective disease. Means of transmission depend upon the type of virus. Several types of viruses can cause meningitis with different ways of transmission:
1. Arena-viruses – transmitted by eating food contaminated with rat excretion (alimentary transmission);
2. Polio-viruses – alimentary transmission;
3. ECHO-virus – alimentary transmission;
4. Coxsackie-virus – alimentary transmission;
5. Arbo-viruses – transmitted via insects’ bites;
6. Mumps-virus – transmitted by direct contact or trough the contaminated air;
7. Measles – transmitted via contaminated air;
8. Chickenpox – transmitted via contaminated air;
9. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) – transmitted by direct contact (kissing, sex);
10. Epstein-Barr-virus (EBV) – transmitted by direct contact (kissing).
What are risks of transmitting viral meningitis via oral sex, sex, kissing, etc.?
DISCLAIMER:
"Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals who volunteer
their time on eHealth Forum.
For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our
medical experts page.
You may also visit our Infectious Diseases , for moderated patient to patient support and information.
The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician.
Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.
