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Menangitis clarity

2024-11-03 19:10:11
My 6 year old son was tested for menangitis a week ago by lumbur puncture &the result was negative.He had high fever ,vomiting & seizure attack.Though fever subsided next day & as on date he seems to be ok with slight cough .It has been 7 days now .Shall I undergo any further tests
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Please continue treatment with Pediatrician in hospital only, and a negetiv lumbar puncture is not always conclusive. It might also be some other type of Brain infection like encephalitis, maybe cause by bacteria/virus and maybe autoimmune Please follow your paediatricians advice for the same
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Yes please follow the treating doctor guidance. Because cause of seizure may be from febrile condition to some serious condition. Depend on the current clinical status of the child.

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Maybe an EEG

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