1.   Viral meningitis is spread through contact with bodily fluids.

2.   Bacterial meningitis is spread only by very close contact such as kissing or sneezing.

3.   Meningitis is spread by close contact, such as intimate kissing, drinking out of the same container or sharing an eating utensil, health officials said.

4.   Meningococcal meningitis is spread by intimate or direct contact.

5.   Meningitis is spread by close contact, such as intimate kissing, drinking out of the same container or sharing an eating utensil.

6.   Meningitis is spread through close contact with infected individuals.

7.   Meningitis is spread through close contact, such as kissing and sharing eating utensils.

8.   Meningitis is spread orally and its spread is encouraged by inadequate hygiene.