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Is Fever And Headache A Symptom Of Meningitis?
"my 9 year old son has a fever of 100.6 and vomiting and a headache. His neck is not stiff. Could he have meningitis? Last week he had a stomache virus which lasted 24-hours and the week before that he had fever and headache. we've been to the doctor. they did a flu test and the results were negative.
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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Headache can accompany viral infections such as the common cold or viral gastritis.
It is not only present in infections that directly involve the brain.
His doctor can examine him to determine the exact source of infection and treat appropriately.
Viral gastritis is treated with mainly fluid replacement .
I hope this helps
Headache can accompany viral infections such as the common cold or viral gastritis.
It is not only present in infections that directly involve the brain.
His doctor can examine him to determine the exact source of infection and treat appropriately.
Viral gastritis is treated with mainly fluid replacement .
I hope this helps
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