Viral Meningitis Questions & Answers Health Wellness and Disease
Viral Meningitis Questions & Answers
Other viral infections that can lead to meningitis include mumps, herpesvirus (such as Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex viruses, and varicella-zoster virus — the cause of chickenpox and shingles), measles, and influenza.
Following good hygiene practices can reduce the spread of viruses, such as enteroviruses, herpes viruses, and measles and mumps viruses. Preventing the spread of virus can be difficult, especially since sometimes people are infected with a virus (like an enterovirus) but do not appear sick. In such cases, infected people can still spread the virus to others. Thus, it is important to always practice good hygiene to help reduce your chances of becoming infected with a virus or of passing one on to someone else:
Wash your hands thoroughly and often. This is especially important after changing diapers, using the toilet, or coughing or blowing your nose in a tissue. Put
Avoiding bites from mosquitoes and other insects that carry diseases that can infect humans may help reduce your risk for viral meningitis.