2011•Journal of Clinical MicrobiologyOpen access

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Lactic Acid Levels: a Rapid and Reliable Way To Differentiate Viral from Bacterial Meningitis or Concurrent Viral/Bacterial Meningitis

Burke A. Cunha

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I read with interest the articles by Drs. Nolte and Basmaci, et al., regarding potential concurrent acute viral meningitis (AVM) and acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) ([2][1], [10][2]). I agree the probability of concurrent ABM/AVM is exceedingly rare, but their concerns merit a response. The

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Key concepts: Viral meningitis, Meningitis, Bacterial meningitis, Cerebrospinal fluid, Virology, Immunology, Viral disease, Microbiology