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How can i tell if it's a flu or meningitis severe sore throat sleepless nights fever don't know how high stiff neck extremely tired?

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Meningitis : Meningitis can be viral or bacterial. Sensitivity to light, fever, chills, severe headache, and neck stiffness are classic signs. A lumbar puncture and analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid will help make the diagnosis. Your primary medic doctor may refer you to a neurologist or neurosurgeon for evaluation.

Answered 1/30/2015

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How can i tell if it's a flu or meningitis severe sore throat sleepless nights fever don't know how high stiff neck extremely tired?

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