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My friend has had severe headache for past few days. neck stiffness and temp 103. they did ct. does this sound like menegitis?

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Could be.: Many times a spinal tap to collect cerebrospinal fluid for analysis is the only way to know for sure.

Dr Berg and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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