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Diagnosis

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  • the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis is based on CSF changes on lumbar puncture. These include:
    • a low glucose
    • raised protein
    • a lymphocyte dominant pattern of white blood cells
  • diagnosis is confirmed by:
    • microscopy or culture of the CSF
    • PCR

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