cerebrospinal fluid in different causes of meningitis
Last reviewed 06/2021
There are a number of features of the CSF which can help in the diagnosis of the type of meningitis, including:
- pressure
- appearance
- predominant cells
- glucose levels
- protein levels
- organisms seen
It is important to interpret these in the context of the clinical diagnosis and the possible prior treatment with antibiotics.
cerebrospinal fluid in viral meningitis
cerebrospinal fluid in bacterial meningitis
cerebrospinal fluid in fungal meningitis
cerebrospinal fluid in tuberculous meningitis