Choice A reason:

This is a correct answer. Fever is a common symptom of meningitis, which is an inflammation of the meninges or the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Fever occurs due to the infection or immune response that causes meningitis, which can be bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic.

Choice B reason:

This is a correct answer. Photophobia is another common symptom of meningitis, which is an intolerance or sensitivity to light that causes eye pain or discomfort. Photophobia occurs due to the irritation of the optic nerve or cranial nerves that control the pupillary reflex by the inflamed meninges.

Choice C reason:

This is a correct answer. Nuchal rigidity is another common symptom of meningitis, which is stiffness or pain in the neck when flexing or extending it. Nuchal rigidity occurs due to the inflammation or spasm of the neck muscles by the inflamed meninges.

Choice D reason:

This is an incorrect answer. Positive Babinski sign is not a common symptom of meningitis, but rather a sign of upper motor neuron lesion or damage to the corticospinal tract that controls voluntary movement. Positive Babinski sign occurs when the big toe extends upward and the other toes fan out when stroking the sole of the foot with a blunt object.

Choice E reason:

This is a correct answer. Positive Brudzinski sign is another common symptom of meningitis, which is flexion of the hips and knees when flexing the neck forward. Positive Brudzinski sign occurs due to the irritation of the spinal nerve roots by the inflamed meninges.