Meningitis is diagnosed through clinical evaluation and laboratory testing. Physicians assess symptoms such as fever, neck stiffness, headache, and altered mental status. A lumbar puncture is the gold standard diagnostic procedure, allowing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis for cell count, glucose, protein, Gram stain, and culture. Imaging like CT or MRI may be performed before lumbar puncture if increased intracranial pressure is suspected. Treatment depends on the cause. Bacterial meningitis requires immediate intravenous antibiotics, commonly ceftriaxone, vancomycin, or ampicillin. Early therapy significantly reduces mortality. Hospitals often source antibiotics from a certified
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