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The 48 years old women was sent to the emergency with signs and symptoms: headache, seizures and fever. CT scan showed no changes in her brain. Lumbar puncture showedincreased pressure, increased protein and decreased glucose. Your diagnosis is:

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The 48 years old women was sent to the emergency with signs and symptoms: headache, seizures and fever. CT scan showed no changes in her brain. Lumbar puncture showedincreased pressure, increased protein and decreased glucose. Your diagnosis is:

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Based on the symptoms presented, the diagnosis could be bacterial meningitis. This is suggested by the combination of headache, seizures, and fever, along with the lumbar puncture results showing increased pressure, increased protein, and decreased glucose. Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is important to note that this is a potential diagnosis and the patient should be treated by a medical professional.

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