A patient previously diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiencyarrives in the emergency room with symptoms of meningitis. A lumbarpuncture is performed.
Based on the information provided, what type of meningitis wouldmost probably be suspected in this patient?
Appearance: hazy, colorless
WBCs – 20/mcL (mainly lymphs and monos)
Glucose – 67 mg/dl (plasma 98 mg/dl)
Protein – 68 mg/dl
A) FungalB) ViralC) BacterialD) Tubercular
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