Meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
What CSF findings would indicate bacterial meningitis?
A
- Raised opening pressure.
- Raised polymorphonuclear cell count (WBCs).
- Raised protein.
- Low glucose.
2
Q
What CSF findings would indicate viral meningitis?
A
- Raised/ normal opening pressure.
- Raised WBCC lymphocytes.
- Raised/normal protein.
- Normal glucose.
3
Q
What CSF findings would indicate fungal/TB meningitis?
A
- Raised opening pressure.
- Raised WBCC lymphocytes.
- Raised protein.
- Low glucose.