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CNS Infections
Cell Counts
Gram Stain
TB meningitis
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