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CSF Report
Hi dr I want know what is the problem in detect in csf report some range abnormal showing please help.
Total Neucleated Cell Count - 50. high
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It could be bacterial meningitis.
Mostly Tuberculos meningitis.
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consult me online.
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Are you having any fever , headache or neck stiffness ??
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Dr. Abhijit Verma
Neurosurgeon
13 yrs exp
Jajpur
High cell counts ( it should be less than 5) and low sugar levels in CSF are indicative of infection( meningitis).
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for any more detailed help/ opinion please feel free to consult.
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problem could be serious.
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Dr. Anish L
Neurologist
7 yrs exp
Thiruvananthapuram
Could be an evidence of meningitis (infection involving brain). Depending on clinical features treatment will be tailored.
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follow the advices of the doctor who ordered the lumbar puncture
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abnormal lumbar puncture usually indicates diseases of concern
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