CSF: Meningitis Flashcards by Luis Mangahas

Q

Elevated WBCs

Lymphocytes

Normal glucose

Moderate protein elevation

Lactate less than 25mg/dL

A

Viral meningitis

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Elevated WBCs

Lymphocytes and monocytes

Decreased glucose

Moderate-to-marked protein elevation

Lactate >25 mg/dL

A

Tubercular meningitis

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Elevated WBCs

Lymphocytes and monocytes

Normal to decreased glucose

Moderate-to-marked protein elevation

Lactate >25 mg/dL

A

Fungal meningitis

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Elevated WBCs

Neutrophils

Markedly decreased glucose

Marked protein elevation

Lactate >35 mg/dL

A

Bacterial meningitis

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