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Whilst high white blood cell levels are seen, high glucose levels and low protein levels are not indicative of bacterial meningitis. Other causes, such as a virus, should be considered.
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High white blood cell count, high glucose level, low protein level
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Whilst this is possible in bacterial meningitis, it is more indicative of fungal meningitis. CSF findings are similar in fungal meningitis to bacterial meningitis, but protein levels are more likely to be normal than high. Fibrin webs are also seen in the CSF in fungal meningitis.
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High white blood cell count, low glucose level, normal protein level
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Whilst high protein levels are seen, low white blood cell count and high glucose levels are not indicative of bacterial meningitis. Other causes, such as a virus, should be considered.
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Low white blood cell count, high glucose level, high protein level
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This is most commonly seen on CSF analysis in meningitis. Due to an immune response to bacterial pathogens, white blood cells are raised. Bacteria require glucose to respire which causes a depletion in glucose levels in the CSF. High protein levels are also typically seen in bacterial meningitis.
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High white blood cell count, low glucose level, high protein level
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This is more indicative of viral meningitis. Indeed, glucose and protein levels are more likely to be normal in viral meningitis. Monocytes, in particular, can be high in viral meningitis.
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High white blood cell count, normal glucose level, normal protein level
Concept
Chapter
2693
3751
Meningitis
Topic
141
Neurology
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Which of the following sets of abnormalities are most likely to be seen on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis in bacterial meningitis?
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