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Can ct scan diagnose meningitis?

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Not diagnostic: A ct is part of the work up of meningitis. However, a lumbar puncture is the test that typically allows for a diagnosis of meningitis by obtaining cerebrospinal fluid for study and cultures.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Rarely: A lumbar puncture is the most accurate way to diagnose meningitis.

Dr Linnell agreed

Answered 4/25/2015

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18 mnth after tb meningitis her ct scan says Diffuse atrophic changes in d bilateral cerebral hemisphere with large hypodensity in lft internal capsule, She's 23 and hs spasm in limbs. Any hope?

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18 mnth after tb meningitis her ct scan says Diffuse atrophic changes in d bilateral cerebral hemisphere with large hypodensity in left internal capsule, she's 23 yrs nd hs spasm in limbs, Any hope?

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Sent to ER yesterday because of double vision in short-distance viewing, headaches, and painful, stiff neck. PA worried,meningitis. Negative cat scan and blood work. But found hypoattenuation-left frontal lobe, volume loss in white matter. What's up?

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What types of problems can happen from small lacunar infarcts ? I have seen this on Ct reports of mine but I also had Meningitis when I was infant.

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Ct aftr 18 mnths of tb meningitis shw diffuse atrophic changes in bilateral hemisphere wid large hypodensity in left internal capsule thn why she's facing spasm in her left leg if left brain effected?

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