A college student is examined at the emergency department; he is disoriented with a fever,intense headache,stiff neck,vomiting,and sensitivity to light.His friends say that he has been sick for about 2 days and that his condition worsened over the last 3 hours.The physician does a complete blood count (CBC)and electrolytes.The electrolytes are normal,but the patient's white blood count (WBC)is 12,000 cells/L.What test should the doctor order next?

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Patients with acute meningitis usually present with fever,headache,vomiting,photophobia,and altered mental status.

A College Student Is Examined at the Emergency Department; He