=======CNS Infections====== =====Cell Counts===== * WBC: 1000-2000 * Protein: >200 * Glucose: <40 * Protein: * Pleocytosis: subtract 1 WBC for every 500 RBCs =====Gram Stain===== * GP diploccoci - pneumococcal * GN diploccoci - meningococcal * GP rods and coccobacilli - listeria * Small pleomorphic GN coccobacilli - H. flu =====TB meningitis===== * Mycobacteria from CSF * Minimum of 3 LPs