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Meningitis: Symptoms and Treatment- For the diagnosis of meningitis is necessary the study of cerebrospinal fluid, which is extracted by a lumbar puncture. It should be done as soon as possible if there are no contraindications.In some cases, the lumbar puncture is postponed until a neuroimaging test ( CT or brain magnetic resonance ) is obtained.
The cerebrospinal fluid examination allows identifying the causative agent of meningitis in the majority of patients.
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