A 30-year-old male is admitted to the hospital with severe h…
A 30-year-old male is admitted to the hospital with severe headache, neck stiffness and photophobia. A lumbar puncture is performed, and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis reveals the following: Appearance: Cloudy White Blood Cell Count: 800 cells/mm³ (0-5 cells/mm³) Protein Level: 200 mg/dL (15-45 mg/dL) Glucose Level: 30 mg/dL (50-80 mg/dL) Based on these findings, which of the following conditions is most likely responsible for the patient’s presentation?
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You are caring for a patient at a rehabilitation hospital where he is recovering following a diving accident in which he sustained a T4 complete spinal cord injury. The patient calls you into the room reporting a severe, “pounding headache” and visual disturbances. You note that his foley catheter bag does not have any urine in it. Given what you know about the patient’s history and clinical presentation, what other signs or symptoms might you expect to note on exam? Select all that apply.
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