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Testing for meningitis during pregnancy. how do they do it?
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Spinal tap: Meningitis is diagnosed with a spinal tap or lumbar puncture. This procedure is similar (but not as complex to perform) as a spinal epidural given for anesthesia during labor.
Answered 3/5/2017
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