Typical meningitis symptoms include neck stiffness or pain, numbness, tingling, and sensitivity to light.
Last year, there was one case report of COVID-19associated viral meningitis in a 9-year-old patient.
When Should You Seek Medical Attention?
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What This Means For You
Omicron subvariant BA.5 causes similar symptoms to previous COVID-19 infections.
Although some people report getting symptoms similar to meningitis, theres no evidence that BA.5 is causing them.
If you think you have COVID-19, get tested to seek appropriate care and treatment.
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