Meningitis CSF findings

Question 1

Viral meningitis cell type, protein and glucose content.

Answer 1

Cell type - lymphocyte
Protein - normal or slightly high
Glucose - usually normal

Question 2

Bacterial meningitis cell type, protein and glucose content.

Answer 2

Cell type - polymorphs
Protein - high
Glucose - less than 70% of blood glucose

Question 3

Tuberculous meningitis cell type, protein and glucose content.

Answer 3

Cell type - lymphocytes
Protein - high or very high
Glucose - less than 60% of blood glucose