Cerebrospinal Fluid Lactate as a Differential Biomarker for Bacterial and Viral Meningitis.

Meningitis is a critical public health problem demanding immediate diagnosis and effective treatment due to high mortality rates. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) lactate concentration is a promising test to distinguish bacterial from viral meningitis. This study aimed to assess the performance and usefulness of CSF lactate as a biomarker to differentiate between bacterial and viral meningitis, and to determine its optimal level to differentiate between them.

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