If you go to the doctor with a fever,horrible headache,and a stiff neck,why might the doctor suggest a spinal tap?
A) A spinal tap will tell if you have a brain tumor.
B) The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)may tell the doctor if there is any evidence of meningitis or encephalitis.
C) The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)is the same as the blood supply,and the doctor can tell if you have an infection.
D) The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)is the only way the doctor can tell if you are on drugs.

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A spinal tap can help the doctor analyze the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for signs of meningitis or encephalitis, which are serious infections that affect the brain and spinal cord. The presence of certain types of cells, proteins, or bacteria/viruses in the CSF can help diagnose and guide treatment for these conditions. A spinal tap is not typically used to diagnose a brain tumor, to check for drug use, or to test the blood supply.

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