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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]

Overview

Viral meningitis risk factors rely particularly on the exposure to the infection itself and the route of transmission like respiratory droplet and feco-oral transmission. However, there are people at risk to be infected by the disease as children less than 5 years and immunocompromised patients.[1]

Common risk factors

Viral meningitis most common risk factors include the following:

  • Children less than 5 years
  • Immunocompromised patients
  • Direct contact with meningitis patients
  • Touching surfaces and objects that were touched by infected patients

Less common risk factors

  • Taking chemotherpay medications
  • Organ transplant
  • Bone marrow transplant

References

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