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Viral Meningitis

Symptoms

pain and fever adults

pain and fever children

Viral Meningitis Symptoms

Initial symptoms of viral meningitis include:

Mild to moderate headache
Nausea
Neck pain
Fever
Sensitivity to bright light
Muscle aches
Fatigue

Symptoms of worsening viral meningitis may include:

Severe headache
Severe neck pain
Neck stiffness
Confusion
Lethargy:

Excessive sleepiness

Vomiting
Seizures

Symptoms of viral meningitis in infants may include:

Poor feeding in infants
Fever
Fussy infant
Inconsolable infant:

Continuous crying despite being comforted

Irritable infant
Pale skin
Lethargy:

Excessive sleepiness

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Last Updated: Sep 17, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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