1st April 2022

A 19-year-old student presents to A&E with a severe headache and neck stiffness

A 19-year-old student presents to A&E with a severe headache and neck stiffness. These symptoms came on suddenly around two hours ago. His temperature is recorded at 39ºC, and a widespread non-blanching petechial rash is found on examination. 

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