Investigation findings Flashcards
1
Q
The following CSF findings would indicate which disease process? High protein Lymphocytosis Low or marginally low glucose Cobweb appearance on staining Acid fast bacilli may be isolated
A
TB Meningitis
2
Q
CSF findings indicative of?
Blood glucose 0.5, protein 0.05g/l, mononuclear cells
(slight low glucose, slightly elevated protein).
A
Fungal meningitis
3
Q
CSF characteristics of a bacterial meningitis include?
A
Turbid appearance Multiple polymorphs Few lymphocytes Organisms on gram stain Protein up to 5g/l Glucose less than 2/3 blood level
4
Q
CSF characteristics of viral meningitis?
A
Slight decrease/normal glucose
Elevated protein
Cells predominantly Lymphocytes
5
Q
Wright/Giemsa stains look for?
A
Malaria (or parasites)
6
Q
Silver stains are used for what?
A
Fungal elements
7
Q
Zeihl-Neelson stains detect?
A
Acid fast organisms (mycobacteria)
8
Q
Dark field microscopy is gold standard for which infection?
A
syphilis
