In a case of bacterial meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitis , you are likel
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Question
In a case of bacterial meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitis, you are likely to observe which of the following?
(Select ALL of the options from the list below which are true in this case.)
Gram stain indicating Gram-positive bacilli
Gram stain indicating Gram-negative diplococci
beta haemolysis when sample cultured on blood agar (BAP)
no bacterial growth when sample cultured on blood agar plate (BAP)
decreased glucose levels
Gram stain indicating Gram-positive cocci
elevated glucose levels
increase in lymphocytes
No bacteria present in Gram stain
Gamma haemolysis when sample cultured on blood agar (BAP)
decreased protein levels
elevated protein levels
increase in neutrophils
no bacterial growth when sample cultured on chocolate agar plate (CAP)
Gram stain indicating Gram-positive bacilli
Gram stain indicating Gram-negative diplococci
beta haemolysis when sample cultured on blood agar (BAP)
no bacterial growth when sample cultured on blood agar plate (BAP)
decreased glucose levels
Gram stain indicating Gram-positive cocci
elevated glucose levels
increase in lymphocytes
No bacteria present in Gram stain
Gamma haemolysis when sample cultured on blood agar (BAP)
decreased protein levels
elevated protein levels
increase in neutrophils
no bacterial growth when sample cultured on chocolate agar plate (CAP)
Explanation / Answer
The following results are of observed on testing a sample with bacterial meningitis :