Three York County school departments in Maine have confirmed a total of seven cases of viral meningitis, according to Portland Press Herald.
Here are four important facts:
1. Maine's state epidemiologist Siiri Bennett, MD, said it makes sense these cases sprouted up at the beginning of the school year, when the virus is strongest.
2. There are hundreds of viruses that can result in viral meningitis.
3. Viral meningitis often lasts between a week and 10 days.
4. Since symptoms are similar to life-threatening bacterial meningitis, testing is recommended.
