CSF Analysis Flashcards
1
Q
Bacterial meningitis
A
- ↑↑ Neutrophils ,
- ↓ Glucose ,
- ↑↑ Protein
- Bacterial meningitis classically causes the triad of fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental state
2
Q
Viral meningitis
A
- ↑ Lymphocytes
- Normal Glucose
- Normal or ↑ Protein
3
Q
Fungal or tuberculous meningitis
A
- ↑ Lymphocytes
- ↓ Glucose
- ↑ Protein
4
Q
Herpes encephalitis
A
- ↑ Lymphocytes & erythrocytes
- Normal Glucose
- ↑ Protein
- Temporal Lobe involvement (Swelling , Hemorrhage, etc.)
5
Q
Guillain-Barré syndrome
A
- Normal cell count & type
- Normal Glucose
- ↑ Protein
- GBS usually presents with progressive, symmetric ascending muscle weakness, not seizures and fevers.
