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SIX MICROBIOLOGY QUESTIONS:
1. Describe the characteristics of normal CSF in contrast to CSF characteristics in bacterial meningitis.
2. Why should you examine CSF specimens as soon as they are received?
3. How would you initially evaluate the CSF sample for microbiology?
4. What types of culture media should be used to recover bacterial pathogens in CSF ?
5. What rapid and other ancillary methods are useful in evaluation of CNS infections?
6. After examining a Direct Smear on a CSF, you are ready to report: Numerous WBCs, Numerous Gm Neg diplococcic. Is this a critical result? Why or Why not? Describe the best, most efficient way to get results to the physician.
SIX MICROBIOLOGY QUESTIONS:
1. Describe the characteristics of normal CSF in contrast to CSF characteristics in bacterial meningitis.
2. Why should you examine CSF specimens as soon as they are received?
3. How would you initially evaluate the CSF sample for microbiology?
4. What types of culture media should be used to recover bacterial pathogens in CSF ?
5. What rapid and other ancillary methods are useful in evaluation of CNS infections?
6. After examining a Direct Smear on a CSF, you are ready to report: Numerous WBCs, Numerous Gm Neg diplococcic. Is this a critical result? Why or Why not? Describe the best, most efficient way to get results to the physician.
Elin HesselLv2
28 Sep 2019
