Which clinical manifestations support the diagnosis of viral meningitis? Select all that apply
1. Abrupt onset of fever
2. Headache
3. Myalgia
4. Hemorrhagic rash
5. Purpura
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. Abrupt onset of fever is a clinical manifestation associated with viral meningitis.
2. Headache is a clinical manifestation associated with viral meningitis.
3. Myalgia is a clinical manifestation associated with viral meningitis.
4. Hemorrhagic rash is a clinical manifestation associated with bacterial, not viral, meningitis.
5. Purpura is a clinical manifestation associated with bacterial, not viral, meningitis.
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