Hi, I have gone through your question and undertand your concern. First if there is a serious suspicion of meningism, it should be considered as an emergency, because it can be due to meningitis which can be fatal. So I would seek a second emergent physician consult to verify if you really present menigism signs. Then, You should do a lumbar puncture for cellular, biochemical and microbiological examination. Still, it is very important that you don t have any other neurologic sign of lateralisation, reason for which the lumbar puncture must be preceded by a cranial CT scan. Meningism is not contagious. Once you get to know the cause of the meningism, then the therapy is prescribed. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.