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What Are The Symptoms Of Meningitis?

My 8 month old son has a low grade fever (99-100 degrees). However, last night we noticed that his feet were cold (not ice cold but cold) even with pajamas to cover his feet. He slept a lot today. All the online forums bring up meningitus. I don't think that is it but want to be sure.
Mon, 8 May 2017
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In an 8 month patient there is no such thing as "classical" signs or symptoms of meningitis. It is true that many cases of meningitis have higher fevers, are accompanied by stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, etc. However, at that young age many of these symptoms may be absent. If I were in your position I would default to take the baby for a checkup with the pediatrician. They may be able to get some bloodwork and the pediatrician can do some examination maneuvers to see whether meningitis is likely or not. It may turn out to just be a viral syndrome but if you're suspicion is that something else could be going on then, you wouldn't be wrong to act on it and have the baby examined. Please rate this a 5 STAR RESPONSE & write me at: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi with more questions on this or other topics.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Meningitis?

In an 8 month patient there is no such thing as classical signs or symptoms of meningitis. It is true that many cases of meningitis have higher fevers, are accompanied by stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, etc. However, at that young age many of these symptoms may be absent. If I were in your position I would default to take the baby for a checkup with the pediatrician. They may be able to get some bloodwork and the pediatrician can do some examination maneuvers to see whether meningitis is likely or not. It may turn out to just be a viral syndrome but if you re suspicion is that something else could be going on then, you wouldn t be wrong to act on it and have the baby examined. Please rate this a 5 STAR RESPONSE & write me at: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi with more questions on this or other topics.