A patient is experiencing a high fever, stiff neck, drowsiness, and intense headaches. A spinal tap showed bacteria and white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This individual most likely has what condition?
A) Parkinson disease
B) Alzheimer disease
C) Meningitis
D) Hydrocephalus
E) A stroke

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The presence of bacteria and white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), along with symptoms such as high fever, stiff neck, drowsiness, and intense headaches, are indicative of meningitis, an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

A Patient Is Experiencing a High Fever, Stiff Neck, Drowsiness