How is Meningitis Transmitted? Posted: 11-14-06 16:42pm
if u know a person has had meningitis, has
one reacurring epsodie, but hasn't had one
for many yrs now, would you say its likly
to be transmitted to another person
okay what I saying is , I met this guy ,
he told me he had menigitis when he was
young and it was serious , it reacurred
again....
But hasnt had any problems for a long
time....
If I kiss him or have sex with him? Am I
at risk? Someone told me if he is a
carrier I could be is that true?
it was bacteria spinal , and he was 3or 4
yrs old, and it put him in comma for 3
mos,.... If that helps ??????????? Really
need to know...
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Meningitis Answer A1889 Posted: 12-07-06 10:42am
Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the
covering of the brain. Meningitis can be
caused by infection (viruses, bacteria,
and fungi), toxins, and allergy. Methods
of transmission of infective meningitis
depend upon the infective agent. Generally
speaking, meningitis can be transmitted
through contaminated air, contaminated
hands, food/water, and through insects.
Meningitis is not an easily transmittable
disease and its development depends not
only upon the infective agent but also
upon the level of immunity in the body.
Meningitis is often a complication of a
severe infection of the ear, sinuses,
throat, lungs or head injuries, etc. Young
children suffer from meningitis the most
often. Bacterial meningitis is a very
serious condition that can end with death
or can have heavy neurological
consequences.
You can’t get meningitis by having sex
with someone who had meningitis in the
past!
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