After returning from a wildlife tour of Africa, a 22-year-old man experiences headaches, fever, stiff neck, and lethargy. Lumbar puncture reveals increased white blood cell count and reduced glucose levels. This patient is likely suffering from which of the following?

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The symptoms of headaches, fever, stiff neck, and lethargy, along with the lumbar puncture findings of increased white blood cell count and reduced glucose levels, are indicative of bacterial meningitis.

After Returning from a Wildlife Tour of Africa, a 22-Year-Old