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When Do I Go To The Hospital With Meningitis Symptoms

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Posted on Sat, 24 Aug 2019
Question: When do I go to the hospital with meningitis symptoms
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Answered by Dr. Aaron Branch (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Fever, stiff neck, headache

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using Ask a Doctor. The signs of meningitis are usually hard to miss, with fever, headache, stiff neck, and confusion. Some forms may also have a rash. The main feature is fever, so if you do not have fever (above 100.4 F or 38.0 C), then that makes meningitis much less likely.

I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any questions about any of that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
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When Do I Go To The Hospital With Meningitis Symptoms

Brief Answer: Fever, stiff neck, headache Detailed Answer: Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using Ask a Doctor. The signs of meningitis are usually hard to miss, with fever, headache, stiff neck, and confusion. Some forms may also have a rash. The main feature is fever, so if you do not have fever (above 100.4 F or 38.0 C), then that makes meningitis much less likely. I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any questions about any of that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.