Diagnostic sensitivity of ED clinical assessment - Brain Teaser. Do you know the answer?

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The diagnostic sensitivity of an ED clinical assessment for bacterial meningitis does not approach 100% without which of the following elements being obtained?

	a. A history of seizure activity and a peripheral absolute neutrophil count
	b. A history of fever, a peripheral absolute neutrophil count, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis for cell count, protein, and Gram stain
	c. A history of seizure activity, peripheral absolute neutrophil count, and CSF analysis for cell count, protein, and Gram stain
	d. A peripheral absolute neutrophil count and CSF analysis for cell count, protein, and Gram stain

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Last Updated on January 26, 2023

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