Which of the following is not a CSF finding in tubercular meningitis?
Correct Answer: Opening pressure is low
Description: CSF findings in tubercular meningitis includes: Elevated opening pressure High leukocyte count ( 1000/microl) predominantly lymphocytes Increased protein (100 - 800/mg/dl) Low glucose AFB seen on direct smear of CSF Culture of CSF is diagnostic and is the gold standard
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