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The opening CSF pressure when you performed the lumbar puncture was 101 mmH2O. The CSF analysis...

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The opening CSF pressure when you performed the lumbar puncturewas 101 mmH2O. The CSF analysis revealed a white bloodcell (WBC) count of 5X106 /L, clear appearance, aprotein level of 0.62 g/L, and a glucose level of 70% of serumlevels. A CSF EIA for pathogens was ordered, the result of whichwould be available 12 hours after the lumbar puncture had beenperformed. But Jose had already slipped into a coma. Describe theseresults and if/how they change your preliminary diagnosis.

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Answer with discussion and explanation Cerebrospinal fluid is drawn through lumbar puncture for diagnosis of infectious autoimmune and malignant conditions involving meninges and central nervous system Normal CSF values are 1 Opening pressure 50 180 mm of water 2 Appearence Clear 3 Protein content 15 45 mg dL 4 Glucose level 40 80 mg dL 60 80 of blood glucose    See Answer
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