Which finding in an analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is consistent with a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis?
a. CSF appears cloudy.
b. CSF pressure is decreased.
c. Few leukocytes are present.
d. Glucose level is increased compared with blood.
A
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A In acute bacterial meningitis, the CSF is cloudy to milky or yellowish in color.
B The CSF pressure is usually increased in acute bacterial meningitis.
C Many polymorphonuclear cells are present in CSF with acute bacterial
meningitis.
D The CSF glucose level is usually decreased compared with the serum glucose
level.
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