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Dr said viral meningitis poss diagnosis.i asked to have blood counts instead of spinal tap. now i have rash but blood test normal.can it be bacterial?

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Not likely!: Bacterial meningitis untreated kills in a few days! The rash may be due to medicines Even vitamins can give a rash!

Answered 3/29/2017

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