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How do you test for meningitis? spinal tap?
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Yes: A patient with a high fever, stiff neck, and headache, with or without confusion or delirium could very well be afflicted with meningitis (bacterial, viral, tuberculous, fungal, etc.), and the best way to confirm is to get spinal fluid and test asap.
Answered 9/29/2012
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