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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.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Rarely: A lumbar puncture is the most accurate way to diagnose meningitis.
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