A member asked:

My nephew he's 2 yrs. had a fever of a 104 by the armpit, has a stiff neck, and now he's not peeing. the hospital ruled it as a flu. what could it be?

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ER visit now: Fever and stiff neck could signal a life threatening illness. Please take the child to the hospital emergency room immediately.

Answered 2/3/2015

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Dr. Andrew Shiller answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Needs in person eval: A 2 year old who is not peeing. That's a problem. With a fever of 104 with a stiff neck is concerning. And he is likely dehydrated too, and that's why he's not peeing. I would have him seen again, even if just to get him hydrated and to rule out meningitis.

Answered 2/3/2015

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