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29/f. i currently have a fever of 101, neck, back and eye pain, and loss of appetite.can touch chin to chest with moderate pain. i had these symptoms for 2 days, they subsided for 1 day, and started back up today more severely than before.meningitis?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes, these symptoms could be caused meningitis. If so, probably it's due to a virus, not bacterial meningitis. That's a lot less serious, but you can't be certain -- you need medical care immediately. If your personal physician can't see you today, go to the nearest urgent care clinic or hospital emergency department. Good luck.

Answered 8/21/2022

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This is possibly a viral infection, and would check for COVID-19, RSV, Influenza A, but also consider spinal tap to effectively rule out meningitis. Agree with visit to urgent care center or emergency dept. ASAP.

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