Severe Headache Differential

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

English - June 28, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 26.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
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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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