What is a sign of meningitis?

A stiff neck and fever.

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  1. A stiff neck and fever ✔
  2. A craving for sweets
  3. A love of music

Why: Meningitis signs include a stiff neck and fever, and it needs prompt medical care.

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Answer: A stiff neck and fever. Meningitis signs include a stiff neck and fever, and it needs prompt medical care.

  1. Scouting America: Public Health www.scouting.org/merit-badges/public-health
    The Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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