What Is Meningitis?
9. Diagnosis
Diagnosing meningitis will typically involve a brief physical exam from your doctor, and they will also need to ask about your symptoms. If meningitis is suspected, then further tests will need to be performed. This will usually include taking blood samples so experts can look for signs of pathogens.
Other tests include DNA tests that will help experts look for signs of pathogens that could be causing the disease. Imaging technology can also be used to help look for signs of inflammation. A spinal tap procedure may also be performed, which involves taking a sample of the patient’s spinal fluid.
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