A 30-year-old woman presents with headache and mild neck stiffness for 3 days. CSF: Opening pressure 18 cmH₂O, WCC 250 cells/μL (98% lymphocytes),

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A 30-year-old woman presents with headache and mild neck stiffness for 3 days. CSF: Opening pressure 18 cmH₂O, WCC 250 cells/μL (98% lymphocytes), protein 0.8 g/L, glucose 3.2 mmol/L (serum 5.5 mmol/L). PCR for enterovirus is positive. What is the most likely CSF diagnosis?

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Viral meningitis

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Subarachnoid haemorrhage

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Cryptococcal meningitis

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Tuberculous meningitis

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Bacterial meningitis

Viral Meningitis — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

A 30-year-old woman presents with headache and mild neck stiffness for 3 days. CSF: Opening pressure 18 cmH₂O, WCC 250 cells/μL (98% lymphocytes), protein 0.8 g/L, glucose 3.2 mmol/L (serum 5.5 mmol/L). PCR for enterovirus is positive. What is the most likely CSF diagnosis?