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Anytime a person with lower back pain and fever complains of a stiff neck, meningitis must be considered, especially in children. Meningitis is an infection of the tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord. It may cause upper back pain, stiff neck, swollen lymph nodes, and fever.
A simple cold or other viral infection can sometimes cause a high fever (102 - 104Â°F, or 38.9 - 40Â°C). This does not usually mean you or your child has a serious problem. Some serious infections may not cause a fever, or may even cause a very low body temperature, especially in infants.