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I woke up yesterday with a fever (that was high, at 39.4) and headache, i also felt that my throat was sore. i took co-amoxiclav every 8 hours (at 10 pm) and since then my body temp is at 37.2 and i have no headache. am i not at risk for meningitis?

Q: i woke up yesterday with a fever (that was high, at 39.4) and headache, i also felt that my throat was sore. i took co-amoxiclav every 8 hours (at 10 pm) and since then my body temp is at 37.2 and i have no headache. am i not at risk for meningitis?

: Yes especially if it was a virus (most likely: and not a bacteria. Discuss with your team. But risk very low.

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Yes especially if it was a virus (most likely: and not a bacteria. Discuss with your team. But risk very low.

Answered 12/7/2021

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A member asked:

I woke up yesterday with a fever (that was high, at 39.4) and headache, i also felt that my throat was sore. i took co-amoxiclav every 8 hours (at 10 pm) and since then my body temp is at 37.2 and i have no headache. am i not at risk for meningitis?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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