Medical MCQ-A 10 year old girl presented with fever convulsions, neck rigidity. CSF findings are protein 150 mg, sugar 40 mg, chloride 2500 mg with lymphadenopathy –

A 10 year old girl presented with fever convulsions, neck rigidity. CSF findings are protein 150 mg, sugar 40 mg, chloride 2500 mg with lymphadenopathy –

Viral meningitis

Pyogenic meningitis

Cryptococcal meningitis

Tuberculous meningitis

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

Tuberculous meningitis

Description:

Typical signs of meningitis (Fever, convulsion and neck rigidity) with increased CSF protein and decreased sugar level and decreased chloride level associated with lymphadenopathy suggest the diagnosis of tubercular meningitis.

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