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Is there any other way to diagnose meningitis without having to do lumbar puncture?
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Meningitis.: A doctor can suspect meningitis by history and physical exam, but confirmation and delineation of type (viral, bacterial, aseptic) really requires the lumbar puncture.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Meningitis : A differential diagnosis is often made by history and clinical findings. However a definitive diagnosis can only be made by lumber puncture
Answered 11/28/2017
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ABSOLUTELY NOT !: You can only confirm suspicion of meningitis and gain the material needed to assure proper treatment by doing a spinal tap. Anything less endangers the life of the child. A parent who refused such a study would be subject to court order revoking parental rights.
Answered 11/28/2017
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