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How to diagnose bacterial meningitis without spinal test?
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Need Spinal test: You can diagnose meningitis clinically but this won't tell you if it is bacterial or viral. A spinal tap should be done to confirm the diagnosis and for treatment decisions.
Answered 10/9/2017
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You don't: You can suspect it, but can't confirm it without the spinal tap results.
Answered 11/28/2017
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