Yellow Cerebrospinal Fluid

Poll

This yellow CSF was drawn from an HIV-positive man who presented with status epilepticus. What is the most likely cause?

 

 

 

This CSF was drawn from a 26 year-old HIV-positive male who presented with status epilepticus.

What do you suspect is the cause?

A. Cryptococcal meningitis
B. HIV encephalitis
C. CNS lymphoma
D. Bacterial meningitis
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