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Is Stiff Neck With Body Chills And Fever Symptoms Of Menegitis?
My daughter came home from college today complaining stiff neck backing and chills fever she went to the Hosp thinking maybe menegitis they gave her motrin and sent her on her way she still home now sleeping going to her Dr tom how do we know if it really not menengitis she still feels awful other Hosp didn t check for that even when she told them what she thought may be
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Headache, fever and neck stiffness are symptoms of meningitis. However, the diagnosis can be made only after examination by a doctor.
Additionally, tests such as lumbar puncture need to be carried out to determine the etiology. Therefore, it is essential that you see a doctor.
Additionally, tests such as lumbar puncture need to be carried out to determine the etiology. Therefore, it is essential that you see a doctor.
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