Which finding in an analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)is consistent with a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis?
A) CSF appears cloudy.
B) CSF pressure is decreased.
C) Few leukocytes are present.
D) Glucose level is increased compared with blood.

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In acute bacterial meningitis,the CSF is cloudy to milky or yellowish in color.The CSF pressure is usually increased in acute bacterial meningitis.Many polymorphonuclear cells are present in CSF with acute bacterial meningitis.The CSF glucose level is usually decreased compared with the serum glucose level.

Which Finding in an Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)is Consistent