Results suggest meningitis

NHS Tayside ED Guidance
NHS Tayside
  • Consider TB meningitis where risk factors exist. Refer to NICE CG117 for correct treatment.
  • Consider Herpes simplex infection:
    • If HSV is in differential diagnosis give Aciclovir.
    • HSV may be suspected in the presence of seizures, abnormal LFT, abnormal clotting, vesicular rash, maternal history, negative Gram stain/cultures.
    • Send CSF for PCR if Gram stain negative and no growth.

Are any of the following criteria present?

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