Question

question 10 (mandatory) (10 points) listen which of the following is not a feature of the cerebrospinal fluid in meningococcal meningitis? elevated pressure elevated protein content decreased glucose level increased gram negative cocci increased lymphocytes

Explanation:

In meningococcal meningitis, the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shows elevated pressure due to inflammation, elevated protein content as a result of the body's immune - response and blood - brain barrier disruption, decreased glucose level as bacteria consume glucose, and increased Gram - negative cocci which are the causative agents. However, the predominant cell type in the CSF is neutrophils in the early stages, not increased lymphocytes which are more typical of viral meningitis.

Answer:

Increased lymphocytes