I’m sending little Jimmy over for a stat spinal tap. He has had a fever for a couple of days, which increased to 102 degrees today. Since yesterday he’s been complaining of a headache and stiff neck. His mother said last week he had gone swimming in the pond by their barn and started feeling ill a few days later.

Question

What nervous system disease is Jimmy suffering from

Answer 1

An accurate diagnosis is impossible with such little information.

Here are some possibilities.

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