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