A young girl presenting with fever, headache, vomiting, neck stiffness and photophobia. She has
no rashes. What is the most appropriate test to confirm dx?
a. Blood culture
b. Blood glucose
c. LP
d. CXR
e. CT
answer: C
LP will diagnose meningitis
Blood cultrure should be done too but it is less sensitive
CT if focal signs present
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