A 25-year-old female presents to her physician complaining of fever, headache, nuchal rigidity, and decreased consciousness. She was previously treated for sinusitis. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Aseptic meningitis
B) Bacterial meningitis
C) Fungal meningitis
D) Nonpurulent meningitis

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The presenting symptoms and history of previous sinusitis indicate a potential bacterial origin for the meningitis, making bacterial meningitis the most likely diagnosis. Aseptic meningitis, nonpurulent meningitis, and fungal meningitis may also present with some of these symptoms, but bacterial meningitis is the most urgent concern and requires immediate treatment.

A 25-Year-Old Female Presents to Her Physician Complaining of Fever