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Viral meningitis is an infectious disease that can be transmitted from person to person through direct contact with a person who has the disease or through the sharing of objects such as glasses and cutlery, and contagion can happen even if the person does not show symptoms of infection by the virus responsible for meningitis.
Thus, due to the fact that viral meningitis is easily transmitted, it is recommended that contact with sick people be avoided, as well as avoid sharing objects, in addition to increasing the frequency of hand washing.
Transmission of viral meningitis
Viral meningitis can be caused by different types of viruses and, therefore, can be transmitted in different ways according to the virus responsible for the disease. However, in all cases the virus can easily infect a person and lead to the development of disease. In general, the main forms of transmission of viral meningitis are:
- Sharing glasses, plates and cutlery;
- Cough, sneeze or saliva;
- Take your hands over your eyes, nose or mouth after contacting surfaces that contain the virus;
- Close contacts with the infected person, such as kisses, handshakes;
- Consumption of contaminated food and water;
- Mosquito bites in the case of meningitis caused by arbovirus.
Usually the person with viral meningitis does not need to be hospitalized in isolation, but if the doctor thinks it is better for the person not to have close contact with others, for their own recovery to be faster, this indication may be given.
How to identify viral meningitis
Viral meningitis is usually only identified when the person has some symptoms, such as high fever, headache and stiff neck, which are usually indicative that the disease is already more advanced.
So, in the presence of symptoms, it is important to consult the doctor to find out if it is really meningitis and then start the most appropriate treatment. Here's how to know if it's viral meningitis.
How to prevent infection
As viral meningitis is easily transmitted, it is important to adopt measures to prevent contagion. Thus, it is recommended to avoid direct and close contact with people with this type of meningitis and the sharing of objects. In addition, it is recommended to wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly with water and soak in chlorine and disinfect all surfaces in the house.
Another important action in preventing the spread of viral meningitis and other infectious diseases is hand washing, which must be done with neutral soap and water to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms and prevent the virus, for example, from being "carried" to others. surfaces. See the following video on how to wash your hands properly to avoid illness.