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Jun 2023
11m 42s

Severe Headache Differential

Kyle Rice
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Lani is a 15-year-old male who presents with sudden onset of severe headache, neck stiffness, photophobia and a fever. On examination, he has both Kernig's and Brudzinski's signs. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis?

A. Meningitis

B. Migraine headache

C. Cluster headache

D. Tension headache

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