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CSF findings shows protein - 60%, sugar - 40%; and neutrophils - predominant. The diagnosis is

A
Viral meningitis
B
Bacterial meningitis
C
Tuberculous meningitis
D
Fungal meningitis
High-Yield Explanation
(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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