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A member asked:
Is there a simple way to tell if i have viral or bacterial meningitis?
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Exam of CSF: Exam and culture of cerebrospinal fluid obtained by spinal tapping would generally allow the distinction.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Depends on "simple": A lumbar puncture to obtain cerebropsinal fluid (CSF) for analysis is the saimplest way to determine if a person has a viral or bacterial meningitis.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes : The history, clinical exam and spinal tap make the diagnosis.
Answered 11/2/2012
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