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Investigations

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Investigations should include:

  • imaging, with CT or MRI
  • lumbar puncture with microscopy and culture of CSF - provided this is not contraindicated by the imaging
  • blood culture
  • shunt fluid may be cultured, but this should only be done in a tertiary centre

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