Question

question 9 (mandatory) (2 points) listen which of the following is not a finding that would be expected in the csf of a patient with a suppurative meningitis? greatly increased protein presence of bacteria presence of neutrophils increased levels of glucose

Explanation:

In suppurative meningitis, there is inflammation of the meninges. Bacteria cause an immune - response with neutrophils influx and increased protein due to blood - brain barrier disruption. Glucose levels in CSF actually decrease as bacteria use glucose for metabolism.

Answer:

Increased levels of glucose