Thursday, February 24, 2011

can a child with meningitis and severe paralysis be infectious to a health care woker taking care of him


can a child with meningitis and severe paralysis be infectious to a health care woker taking care of him?

Infectious Diseases - 2 Answers
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yes get out of there as quick as you can also make sure not to catch cancer
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This is from the CDC: "Yes, some forms of bacterial meningitis are contagious. The bacteria can mainly be spread from person to person through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions. This can occur through coughing, kissing, and sneezing. Fortunately, none of the bacteria that cause meningitis are as contagious as things like the common cold or the flu. Also, the bacteria are not spread by casual contact or by simply breathing the air where a person with meningitis has been." Hopefully precautions are taken and it won't be a problem.




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