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White Spots On The Brain Head Aches
Meningococcal meningitis
Symptoms
Symptoms usually come on quickly, and may include:
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Fever and chills Mental status changes - Nausea and vomiting
- Purple, bruise-like areas (
purpura ) -
Rash , pinpoint red spots (petechiae ) - Sensitivity to light (
photophobia ) - Severe headache
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Stiff neck (meningismus)
Other symptoms that can occur with this disease:
- Agitation
Bulging fontanelles - Decreased consciousness
- Poor feeding or irritability in children
- Rapid breathing
- Unusual posture with the head and neck arched...
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