Compare and contrast the CSF findings of each of the following for Bacterial and Viral Meningitis and discuss which findings indicate which type pof meningitis: CSF FINDING SIGNIFICANCE OF FINDING 1. Color/appearance:

Compare and contrast the CSF findings of each of the following for Bacterial and Viral Meningitis and discuss which findings indicate which type pof meningitis: CSF FINDING SIGNIFICANCE OF FINDING 1. Color/appearance:

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Compare and contrast the CSF findings of each of the following for Bacterial and Viral
Meningitis and discuss which findings indicate which type pof meningitis:

CSF	FINDING SIGNIFICANCE OF FINDING
1. Color/appearance:
2. WBC:
3. Glucose:
4. Protein:
5. Gram Stain:

Definition Definition Technique that uses crystal violet or methylene blue as primary staining colors to distinguish gram-positive from gram-negative organisms. Under a microscope, the gram-positive organisms appear purple-brown, retaining the primary color. Gram-negative organisms appear pink or red as they do not acquire the color of the primary stain.

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