Spinal menengitis? incubation period?

Question

my friends son of 7 years old was digagnosed with spinal menengitis and my roommate was exposed to him the day before baby sitting. how likely is he gona get it and pass it to me?

Answer 1

You both should be seen. Don't wait to do it... have yourselves checked today.

Answer 2

I had it 3 years ago and I was told that it is very rare to catch 1 out of 1000 people that actually become in contact with it will develope it.  It is nasty I was out of work for 3 months.  The only way to tell if you have it is to get a spinal tap.  They wont do that unless they absolutely feel you may have it.