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Do you always have a fever with meningitis?
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Not always: There are different types of meningitis, and they don't always present the same way. In bacterial meningitis, one study reported fever in 95% of patients at presentation. That means that 5% did not have a fever. So the answer to your question is "not always.".
Answered 10/29/2020
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Meningitis: While it is very uncommon not to have a fever with meningitis it can happen though rare.
Answered 10/29/2020
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