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Bacterial Meningitis Screen

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Bacterial meningitis is a serious disease that affects the protective coating around the brain and spinal cord. It is a life threatening disease. Hence early detection and accurate diagnosis is important.

Bacterial meningitis can be diagnosed via laboratory tests at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre. Bacterial meningitis is life -threatening disease if not diagnosed and treated on time.

Why Is It Done?

Bacterial mengitis creening test is done while H. influenzae Type B, S. pneumoniae, and Neisseria. meningitidis and meningiococcal W135 are the most frequently isolated pathogens in the  older age group, Streptococcus Group B and E. coli K1 are the two most common causes of neonatal sepsis.

Symptoms of Bacterial Meningitis

Symptoms of Bacterial meningitis are:-

  • High fever
  • Severe headache
  • Stiffness in neck
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Confusion
  • Seizures
  • Loss of appetite

What Is the Procedure of Bacterial Meningitis Screen Test?

Bacterial meningitis can be diagnosed by collecting a sample of blood or cerebrospinal fluid. 

Laboratories culture the bacteria from the obtained sample.

A blood sample is collected from the vein of an arm of a patient 

OR

A lumbar puncture is a procedure to collect the cerebrospinal fluid to evaluate for the presence of disease and injury. A spinal needle is inserted in the spinal cord by an experienced doctor and the collected sample is delivered to the laboratory for pathological evaluation. Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre offers advanced Bacterial Meningitis Screen Test that can aid in early detection and accurate diagnosis.

How Does One Prepare for the Test?

No need for any special preparations for CSF analysis, but your healthcare provider asked to empty your bladder and poop before the testing procedure.

After care

After the procedure the patient is advised to rest for several hours.
Your doctor may monitor you for several hours to prevent fluid from leaking CS fluid from leaking around the site of the puncture.

Must inform your doctor about a patient's health and medical history like Diabetic, taking aspirin or any blood-thinning medicines.

Cost of Bacterial Meningitis Screen Test in Delhi

The Bacterial Meningitis Screen Test cost varies by region and facility. To know the price of bacterial meningitis screen test near me, contact us 24X7.

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Bacterial Meningitis Screen Test (Microbiology)

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