Meningitiscan be contagious, and people with weak immune systems are especially vulnerable.
Some types of meningitis are not contagious (spread from person to person).
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When Is Meningitis Contagious?
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Though meningitis isnt common, it isnt rare either, and it hasdifferent typesandcauses.
Some germs that cause infectious meningitis are contagious, meaning they can spread from one person to another.
However, several types of infectious and noninfectious meningitis dont spread from person to person.
Contagious meningitis infectionsinclude:
Meningococcal Meningitis Contagious Period
People infected withN.
They can no longer transmit the infection 24 hours after effective antibiotic therapy.
Anyone can develop an infectious form of meningitis.
How Does Meningitis Spread?
Different bacteria, viruses, and other microbes spread in different ways.
How to Minimize Spreading Infection
you’re free to minimize the spread of meningitis.
Meningitis can be dangerous, so taking precautions for yourself and your family is important.
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