### Patient: Doctor, I am having this fever, and I feel an ache all over my body. My neck feels really stiff and tight, and my back and neck area are both in pain.
### Doctor: Based on your symptoms, you might be suffering from meningitis. Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which are the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can cause fever, body aches, neck stiffness or tightness, back pain, and neck pain. It's important that you come in for an evaluation as soon as possible, so we can determine the best course of treatment for you.