Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Diagnosis involves making
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Diagnosis involves making a “spinal tap” (lumbar puncture) and analyzing a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for signs of infection. Why analyze this fluid and not blood?
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Analyzing cerebrospinal fluid CSF rather than blood is crucial for diagnosing meningitis because the CSF directly surrounds the brain and spinal cord ...View the full answer
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