microbiologt question Select all of the following which are true. A diagnosis of

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Select all of the following which are true. A diagnosis of aseptic meningitis: tends to be more severe if virulence factors such as endotoxins are present. should result in immediate treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics to limit the severity of the disease. would mean that bed rest and fluids would be advised for the patient. evokes the adaptive immune response. is likely to be the conclusion for a patient presenting with cloudy cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), a high percentage of lymphocytes, and normal glucose and protein levels. suggests infection by an opportunistic pathogen. indicates infection by Neisseria meningitides.

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Aseptic meningitis is a disease in which the layers of the brain gets inflamed and is not caused by a bacteria. The viruses are the main cause of the aseptic meningistis, because of which it is also often called as viral meningitis. The aseptic meningitis is more common than bacterial meningitis and is less severe. The correct options includes

Would mean that bed rest and fluids would be advised for the paitent

evokes the adaptive immune response

is likely to be the conclusion for a patient presenting with cloudy cerebral spinal fluid, a high percentage of lymphocytes and normal glucose and protein levels.

suggests infection by an opportunistic pathogen if the body immune is weakened.

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