Headache and Fever
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Headache with fever: A case study
Brilliant Baby
This preteen arrived at the hospital with headache and fever. Read about her case, then click the link for possible causes and her diagnosis.
It could be a brain infection, but antibiotics and draining can clear it right up. Read this and see a doctor if you have these symptoms.
Encephalitis or meningitis?
Nat Inst Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Since both of these illnesses include stiff neck, headache and fever, they can be confused for each other. Learn about the differences between them.
Kids are prone to fevers and headaches
Child and Youth Health
Could the fever be causing the headache? This is why so many childhood illnesses include both headache and fever. Read about this phenomena here.
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When to hit the panic button
Cool Nurse
Don't know when to head to the hospital or just take some medicine and stay in bed? Scroll down to “Headaches and Fevers” to find out.
Keeping kittens from causing problems
Center for Disease Control
Toxoplasmosis (Cat Scratch Fever) starts with headache and fever after touching the litter box or rough kitty play. Learn how to prevent this illness here.
Medications for fever and pain
National Consumers League
This FAQ covers the most popular over-the-counter medications for headache and fever. Read when to avoid and when to to use them.
This amusing video covers prevention and treatment, and includes a reminder that headache and fever are signs of flu. Watch this for a chuckle.
Travelers and health workers beware
Charles Kemp
Most of these fever-type illnesses include headache as a symptom. If you travel or work with refugees, watch for these symptoms in yourself and others.
Relief for sinus woes
Mayo Clinic
A sinus infection can cause symptoms such as middle-of-the-head headache and fever. It will usually clear up on its own, but see a doctor if symptoms persist.
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Pigeons make this problem
Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Cryptococcosis, an airborne illness spread by pigeons, causes headache and fever, and generally only infects people with compromised immune systems. Learn about it here.
Meningitis can be viral or bacterial
Headaches
If headache and fever make you wonder about meningitis, go to the ER. They'll tell you if it's the severe or milder type, or something else.
This disease might tick you off
Kids Health
The symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever are headache and fever followed by a rash. See a doctor now if you have these symptoms.
Mosquito bites can make you sick
New York State Health Dept
Arboviral diseases, such as West Nile Virus or Triple-E, often start with headache and fever. They can be deadly, so see a doctor.
The walking pneumonia germ
Boston Public Health Commission
Mycoplasma infection can cause flu-like symptoms, such as headache and fever. If symptoms persist or you have trouble breathing, see a doctor.

