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Forensic Medicine Question on Forensic Pathology

The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimen of a patient is shown below along with the microscopy. The report shows mononuclear cytosis, elevated proteins, and low sugars. Which of the following is the likely etiology?
Tuberculous meningitis

A

Tuberculous meningitis

B

Aseptic meningitis

C

Bacterial meningitis

D

Chemical meningitis

Answer

Tuberculous meningitis

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (A) : Tuberculous meningitis