A 23-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of severe headache, fever, neck stiffness, and photophobia. Based on these symptoms, what is the MOST likely type of meningitis in this patient?
Bacterial meningitis
Viral meningitis
Fungal meningitis
The symptoms of severe headache, high fever, neck stiffness (nuchal rigidity), and photophobia are classical signs of bacterial meningitis. These signs are typically more pronounced and develop more rapidly in bacterial meningitis compared to viral meningitis, which often presents with more generalized and less acute symptoms. Immediate identification and treatment of bacterial meningitis are vital due to its potential severity and high risk of complications.
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