A member asked:

Monday- had a headache and thought i had a fever. tuesday- felt better but neck was very stiff wednesday- neck is still very stiff. is this meningitis?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: But don't get panicked- get yourself to the emegency department now so you can be evaluated. Given the timing of symptoms and the fact you are not confused, suggests you have a non-bacterial (aka aseptic) meningitis. A lumbar puncture is needed to confirm the diagnosis. If you had the dreaded Meningococcal meningitis, you would have been dead a day ago.

Answered 6/28/2014

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