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What anitibiotics are there to use to lower white blood cell count in spinal fluid?

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Need more info: Are we talking about meningitis or one of the numerous other conditions that can cause white cells to be in the spinal fluid? If it is a bacterial infection, then cultures will tell you what antibiotics are appropriate. If it is a viral infection, no antibiotics are needed.

Answered 3/23/2016

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