Meningitis: Csf Analysis

Key points

• The table below summarises the characteristic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings in meningitis: Bacterial Viral Tuberculous Appearance Cloudy Clear/cloudy Slight cloudy,
• fluid (CSF) findings in meningitis:
• Low (< 1/2 plasma) 60-80% of plasma
• The Ziehl-Neelsen stain is only 20% sensitive in the detection