Meningitis Flashcards

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What CSF findings would indicate bacterial meningitis?

A
  • Raised opening pressure.
  • Raised polymorphonuclear cell count (WBCs).
  • Raised protein.
  • Low glucose.
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What CSF findings would indicate viral meningitis?

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  • Raised/ normal opening pressure.
  • Raised WBCC lymphocytes.
  • Raised/normal protein.
  • Normal glucose.
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What CSF findings would indicate fungal/TB meningitis?

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  • Raised opening pressure.
  • Raised WBCC lymphocytes.
  • Raised protein.
  • Low glucose.
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