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Brudzinski's sign of meningitis

One of the physically demonstrable symptoms of meningitis is Brudzinski's sign. Severe neck stiffness causes a patient's hips and knees to flex when the neck is flexed.

Review Date: 12/13/2001 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team


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