2 Weeks Of Fever in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 32yo Man | Infectious Diseases | SMLE Q#12224
SMLE Question #12224
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Objective: OBJ-349
Last updated: February 2026
A 32-year-old man presents with 2 weeks of fever, severe headache, photophobia, and progressive neck stiffness. He reports unintentional weight loss and night sweats. Examination shows meningism with positive Kernig and Brudzinski signs. Lumbar puncture is performed; CSF Gram stain is negative and bacterial culture is pending. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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