Which of the following CSF finding is consistent with TB meningitis?: (A) High sugar + low protein, (B) High sugar + high chloride, (C) Low sugar + high protein and lymphocytosis, (D) Low sugar + normal protein
Answer is C. CSF findings consistent with TB meningitis are : yellowish in appearence, elevated opening pressure, increased cell count predominantly lymphocytes, low glucose (20-40mg/dl) and elevated protein levels (1 -5 g/l) . Reference: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 18th edn chapter 381.