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Does Viral Meningitis Spreads Quickly?

Hi, I am a teacher of 6 year olds. One of my students was hospitalized last week with viral meningitis and returned to school today. What are the chances of me or other students in class getting meningitis? How contagious was she 3-5 days prior to being diagnosed/hospitalized. My sister has a 3 month old, I am concerned about getting her sick.
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Hello,

Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern.

If I am your doctor I advice you that it is not much contagious. To get entry into the central nervous system virus must enter into the body first. So no need to worry , if one host is compromised than and than virus will attack into central nervous system of the body. So no point of worry for your 3 month old baby.
I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me,
Wish you a very good health at health care magic.
Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.
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Does Viral Meningitis Spreads Quickly?

Hello, Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advice you that it is not much contagious. To get entry into the central nervous system virus must enter into the body first. So no need to worry , if one host is compromised than and than virus will attack into central nervous system of the body. So no point of worry for your 3 month old baby. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at health care magic. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.