Diagnostic Tests for Bacterial meningitis

Diagnostic Test list for Bacterial meningitis: The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Bacterial meningitis includes:

• Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
• Blood culture - Blood tests for bacteria
• Meningococcal rash pressure test - test a skin rash for the "failure to whiten under pressure" property of a meningococcal rash.

Tests and diagnosis discussion for Bacterial meningitis: Early diagnosis and treatment are very important. If symptoms occur, the patient should see a doctor immediately. The diagnosis is usually made by growing bacteria from a sample of spinal fluid. The spinal fluid is obtained by performing a spinal tap, in which a needle is inserted into an area in the lower back where fluid in the spinal canal is readily accessible. Identification of the type of bacteria responsible is important for selection of correct antibiotics.¹

Diagnosis of Bacterial meningitis: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to diagnosis of Bacterial meningitis:

• Baby boy dies from bacterial meningitis

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