meningitis

How is Neonatal Meningitis Diagnosed?

The diagnosis of neonatal meningitis typically involves a combination of clinical assessment and laboratory tests. Key diagnostic procedures include:
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to obtain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for analysis.
Blood cultures to identify the causative organism.
Complete blood count (CBC) and other biochemical tests.
Imaging studies such as cranial ultrasound or MRI in certain cases.

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