10 Viral Meningitis Symptoms
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Objective Symptoms of Viral Meningitis in Newborns
Objective symptoms aren't behaviors themselves but may cause behavioral signs to appear. High fever is one of these symptoms, which can cause listlessness and lethargy. Nausea and vomiting, with a lack of interest in nursing, are other examples.1’Viral Meningitis.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/viral.html
A viral meningitis rash may be present in newborns and is a sign that immediate medical treatment is needed. Another symptom of viral meningitis is a bulge in the soft spot, or fontanel, on a baby's head.2’Viral Meningitis.’ Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meningitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350508
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