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Why are the symptoms of bacterial meningitis in infants and young children?
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The classic stiff: Neck, arched back, lethargy, irritability and high fever, often after a respiratory infection (pneumonia) or especially ear infection. Once started, head ache, vomiting are also part of the symotims from blocked ventricles and elevated intracranial pressure.
Answered 8/27/2018
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