What are causes of meningitis?

Answer by  joshandeleisa (331)

There are two types of meningitis. The first is bacterial meningitis. This is spread by someone coughing, sneezing or kissing. The second is viral meningitis. This can be called by many viruses or also being sneezed or coughed on from someone infected.

Answer by  Zoso (869)

Meningitis is a swelling of the protective membranes covering the brain and the spinal cord, and can be caused by viral infection, bacterial infection, or some drugs.

Answer by  skateycat (124)

There are two kinds of meningitis: viral and bacterial. Viral meningitis is not contagious and recovery occurs in about a week. Bacterial meningitis is contagious and can be passed person to person by close personal contact (kissing, sharing water bottles or toothbrushes, etc. Bacterial meningitits can also be contracted from infected swimming water such as lake or stream.

Answer by  jeffjonesrock (42)

Meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane surrounding the brain and spine. It is caused by infections that are attributed from viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and organisms.