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Susan I. Gerber, MD - Cook County Department of Public Health

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All Meningitis:<br />

Viral and Bacterial<br />

• Can be diagnosed by a healthcare provider<br />

• If symptoms <strong>of</strong> high fever, headache, and stiff neckshould<br />

see a doctor IMMEDIATELY<br />

• Diagnosis is made by lumbar puncture and<br />

examination <strong>of</strong> spinal fluid<br />

• Only by looking at spinal fluid can a person<br />

conclusively tell if there is meningitis

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