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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.
Fever and the Flu Fall 2007 Fever is a higher than normal body temperature. It is the most common symptom of the flu. Although fever may cause worry, it helps the body fight infection and is usually not harmful. A person with the flu may experience a fever that: â¢ Increases quickly, rising to a peak of 101 Â°â104 Â° F within 12â24 hours. â¢ Comes and goes, especially if medicines are used to treat it. â¢ Typically lasts 3â5 days. Treatment Anyone older than age 6 months who has a temperature below 101Â°F probably does not need to be treated for fever, unless he or she is uncomfortable. Things you can do to keep a person with fever comfortable: â¢ Keep the room comfortably cool. â¢ Make sure the person is wearing light-weight clothing.