Which of the following CSF finding is consistent with TB meningitis?
Correct Answer: Low sugar + high protein and lymphocytosis
Description: CSF findings consistent with TB meningitis are : yellowish in appearence, elevated opening pressure, increased cell count predominantly lymphocytes, low glucose (20-40mg/dl) and elevated protein levels (1 -5 g/l) . Reference: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 18th edn chapter 381.
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