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.
Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advise 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 then 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 Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease.