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My friend has had a 100 dg fever for 3 days, neck pain, shoulder pain- headache, body ache. no conjested or vomiting? could this be meningitis?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Fever and Neck Pain: Yes, but the fever is not very high. If he is worsening or the fever will not go away with standard tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen he or she may need to be seen urgently.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See below: What you describe could be aseptic meningitis, most often viral. She should be checked out to be sure.

Answered 10/20/2013

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