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Could a stiff neck and no fever be a sign for meningitis?
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Possibly: Sometimes fever is hard to feel or detect, and sometimes it is suppressed by medications. However, you should note that stiff neck is a loose term when used by laypeople. When used by doctors, it means inability to flex your neck and touch your chest with the chin.
Answered 11/21/2012
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