A sick child of 5 years old was taken to the children's infectious diseases department. The general condition is serious. Fever, loss of consciousness, rapid pulse. Examination revealed "meningeal syndrome". Given the clinical picture, the patient underwent a spinal tap. At a puncture the turbid cerebrospinal fluid flowed in a stream. 1. What research methods should be used to clarify the diagnosis? 2. Specify the stages of making a smear for bacterioscopic diagnosis. 3. Describe the microscopic picture of a smear made of cerebrospinal fluid. Evaluate the reliability of bacterioscopic diagnosis of this disease. 4. Name the rapid diagnostic reactions that can be used in this case. 5. What nutrient media should be taken for sowing the test material?
A sick child of 5 years old was taken to the children's infectious diseases department. The general condition is serious. Fever, loss of consciousness, rapid pulse. Examination revealed "meningeal syndrome". Given the clinical picture, the patient underwent a spinal tap. At a puncture the turbid cerebrospinal fluid flowed in a stream.
1. What research methods should be used to clarify the diagnosis?
2. Specify the stages of making a smear for bacterioscopic diagnosis.
3. Describe the microscopic picture of a smear made of cerebrospinal fluid. Evaluate the reliability of bacterioscopic diagnosis of this disease.
4. Name the rapid diagnostic reactions that can be used in this case.
5. What nutrient media should be taken for sowing the test material?
Meningitis, an infection of the meninges (the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord), is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. It can be caused by various types of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Bacterial meningitis, which appears to be the suspected cause in this case, is particularly severe and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. The diagnosis of meningitis involves a combination of clinical assessment, laboratory testing, and imaging studies.
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