The nurse knows which of the following medical diagnoses listed below may be associated with these clinical manifestations?

A teenager, exposed to West Nile virus a few weeks ago while camping with friends, is admitted with headache, fever, and nuchal rigidity. The teenager is also displaying some lethargy and disorientation. The nurse knows which of the following medical diagnoses listed below may be associated with these clinical manifestations?

Answers:

A. Spinal infection

B. Encephalitis

C. Lyme disease

D. Rocky Mountain spotted fever