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Neurology · Pattern recognition
CSF interpretation
5 findings. Cover the answers and work down the list — then flip it and predict the finding from the diagnosis.
High neutrophils, LOW glucose, very high protein, turbidBacterial meningitis
High lymphocytes, NORMAL glucose, mildly high protein, clearViral meningitis
High lymphocytes, LOW glucose, very high protein, fibrin webTB meningitis
Normal cells, normal glucose, normal protein, clear fluidNormal CSF
Xanthochromia (yellow supernatant) with raised red cellsSubarachnoid haemorrhage