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My cousin who had/has meningitis is coming to my home. Will it spread to me if I sit beside him or his mother?
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Dr. Naikey Minarey
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Indore
Meningitis as such is not contagious.
If asymptotic no transmission even through airway route
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Dr. Karthik Meruva
Diabetologist
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
What’s the age of the patient …… meningitis spreading to other persons by touching the patient is uncommon
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Dr. Shaista Fatma
General Practitioner
2 yrs exp
Lucknow
Depends on what meningitis is he having and what symptoms.
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Dr. Sameer Bhuwania
General Practitioner
9 yrs exp
Jalandhar
How long has he been infected ?
Is he on treatment ? Whats his present status ?
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