08/15/2026
PATIENT CASE – 51
A 4-year-old child presents with high-grade fever, severe headache, repeated vomiting, altered sensorium, and a generalized seizure.
🔍 Key CSF findings:
• Turbid CSF
• ↑ Opening pressure
• ↑ WBC with neutrophilic predominance
• ↑ Protein
• ↓ Glucose
❓ What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Viral meningitis
B. Bacterial meningitis
C. Tuberculous meningitis
D. Encephalitis