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==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
People with certain viral infections can sometimes develop [[meningitis]]. There are no [[vaccines]] for the most common causes of viral meningitis. Thus, the best way to prevent it is to prevent viral infections. However, that can be difficult since sometimes people can be infected with a virus and spread the virus even though they do not appear sick. Following are some steps you can take to help lower your chances of becoming infected with viruses or of passing one on to someone else: | People with certain viral infections can sometimes develop [[meningitis]]. There are no [[vaccines]] for the most common causes of viral meningitis. Thus, the best way to prevent it is to prevent viral infections. However, that can be difficult since sometimes people can be infected with a virus and spread the virus even though they do not appear sick. Following are some steps you can take to help lower your chances of becoming infected with viruses or of passing one on to someone else: | ||
* Wash | * Wash hands thoroughly and often, especially after changing diapers, using the toilet, or coughing or blowing your nose. | ||
* Clean contaminated surfaces, such as doorknobs or the TV remote control, with soap and water and then disinfect them with a dilute solution of chlorine-containing bleach. | * Clean contaminated surfaces, such as doorknobs or the TV remote control, with soap and water and then disinfect them with a dilute solution of chlorine-containing bleach. | ||
* Avoid kissing or sharing a drinking glass, eating | * Avoid kissing or sharing a drinking glass, eating utensils, lipstick, or other such items with sick people or with others when you are sick. | ||
* Make sure you and your child are vaccinated. Vaccinations included in the childhood vaccination schedule can protect children against some diseases that can lead to viral meningitis. These include vaccines against [[measles]] and [[mumps]] (MMR vaccine) and [[chickenpox]] (varicella-zoster vaccine). | * Make sure you and your child are vaccinated. Vaccinations included in the childhood vaccination schedule can protect children against some diseases that can lead to viral meningitis. These include vaccines against [[measles]] and [[mumps]] (MMR vaccine) and [[chickenpox]] (varicella-zoster vaccine). | ||
* Avoid bites from mosquitoes and other insects that carry diseases that can infect humans. | * Avoid bites from mosquitoes and other insects that carry diseases that can infect humans. | ||
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===Vaccines=== | ===Vaccines=== | ||
[[Vaccines]] are available for some organisms that cause aseptic | [[Vaccines]] are available for some organisms that cause aseptic meningitis. Good infection control in the hospital is recommended. If the causative organism is [[contagious]], steps may need to be taken to [[isolate]] the individual and protect the community. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Neurology]] | [[Category:Neurology]] | ||
[[Category:Needs overview]] | [[Category:Needs overview]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:43, 18 September 2017
Template:Aseptic meningitis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Primary Prevention
People with certain viral infections can sometimes develop meningitis. There are no vaccines for the most common causes of viral meningitis. Thus, the best way to prevent it is to prevent viral infections. However, that can be difficult since sometimes people can be infected with a virus and spread the virus even though they do not appear sick. Following are some steps you can take to help lower your chances of becoming infected with viruses or of passing one on to someone else:
- Wash hands thoroughly and often, especially after changing diapers, using the toilet, or coughing or blowing your nose.
- Clean contaminated surfaces, such as doorknobs or the TV remote control, with soap and water and then disinfect them with a dilute solution of chlorine-containing bleach.
- Avoid kissing or sharing a drinking glass, eating utensils, lipstick, or other such items with sick people or with others when you are sick.
- Make sure you and your child are vaccinated. Vaccinations included in the childhood vaccination schedule can protect children against some diseases that can lead to viral meningitis. These include vaccines against measles and mumps (MMR vaccine) and chickenpox (varicella-zoster vaccine).
- Avoid bites from mosquitoes and other insects that carry diseases that can infect humans.
- Control mice and rats. If you have a rodent infestation in and/or around your home, follow the cleaning and control precautions listed on CDC’s website about LCMV (Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus).
Vaccines
Vaccines are available for some organisms that cause aseptic meningitis. Good infection control in the hospital is recommended. If the causative organism is contagious, steps may need to be taken to isolate the individual and protect the community.
