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What Causes High Fever Along With Sore Throat And Stiffness In The Neck?
My 19 year old son has a fever of 101.5 - has a sore throat and is complaining of a sore / stiff neck. Someone at school has been diagnosed with strep throat. One of his friends and his girlfriend are also experiencing these symptoms. I am thinking my son may also have strep, but the stiff / sore neck concerns me that it may be something more serious. Should I be concerned? What should I watch for?
But here stiff neck needs your child physical examination to rule out meningitis Kerning sign, neck examination and neurological examination done to exclude it...
ASO titre done to rule out streptococcus infection
Amoxiclav antibiotic and decongestant prescribed for that
Drink more water and hot water for drinking
Salt water gargle helpful
Take care
Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily
Consult physician for examination
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What Causes High Fever Along With Sore Throat And Stiffness In The Neck?
Hi welcome to the health care magic I appreciate your concern and awareness You are right, fever and sore throat is from pharyngitis that might be secondary to streptococcus infection or viral But here stiff neck needs your child physical examination to rule out meningitis Kerning sign, neck examination and neurological examination done to exclude it... ASO titre done to rule out streptococcus infection Amoxiclav antibiotic and decongestant prescribed for that Drink more water and hot water for drinking Salt water gargle helpful Take care Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily Consult physician for examination Hope your concern solved