A 17-year-old high school senior suddenly developed a high fever and chills, headache, stiff neck, and vomiting. His parents called the doctor, who told them to bring their son to the Emergency Department immediately. What disease does this boy probably have?

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Riley Sloan

28 July, 06:23

A 17-year-old high school senior suddenly developed a high fever and chills, headache, stiff neck, and vomiting. His parents called the doctor, who told them to bring their son to the Emergency Department immediately. What disease does this boy probably have?

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Drake Woodward · Answer 1

Meningitis

Step-by-step explanation:

Meningitis is a inflammation of the membrane surrounding your brain and spinal cord.

In most cases it is caused by viral infection.

Some cases it improve without treatment in few days

Symptoms include:

sudden high fever Headache Severe Headache Seizures Skin rash Constant Crying Stiffness in a baby's body

As 17 year old had some symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, chills and vomiting o might be he have been suffered from Meningitis.