CSF findings shows protein – 60%, sugar – 40%; and neutrophils – predominant. The diagnosis is
Correct Answer: Bacterial meningitis
Description: (B) Bacterial meningitis TYPICAL LUMBAR CSF FINDINGS IN MENINGITISTestBacterialViralFungalTuberculousOpening PressureElevatedUsually normalVariableVariableLeukocyte count>1000/pL<100/pLVariableVariableCell differentialMainly neutrophilsMainly lymphocytesMainly lymphocytesMainly lymphocytesProteinMild-marked increaseNomral-mild increaseIncreasedIncreasedGlucoseUsually < 40 mg/dLNormalDecrasedDecreased: may be < 40 mg/dLCSF-to-serum glucose ratioNormal-marked decreaseUsually normalLowLowLactic acidMild-marked increaseNormal-mild increaseMild-moderate increaseMild-moderate increase
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