Viral Meningitis Causes
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Causes of Viral Meningitis
A number of viruses can cause viral meningitis including:
- Enteroviruses
- Herpes viruses
- Mumps
- Varicella virus (Chickenpox)
- Measles
- Rubella viruses
- West Nile Virus
Most of these are also able to cause Encephalitis. This is an inflammation of the brain tissue. It is a much more serious condition.
Viruses that cause meningitis can be spread in numerous ways:
- Enteroviruses are spread:
- Via direct contact with respiratory secretions of an infected person
- Through feces
- Other viruses (mumps, herpes, chickenpox) spread though close personal contact or through the air
- Some viruses (West Nile) that cause encephalitis are spread by insects
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