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Swollen glands, white back of throat, aching body. doctors said viral infection. i've now got headache & shift neck should i go back?

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Yes: Stiff neck is viral meningitis until proved otherwise.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/11/2017

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