A 43-year-old asian man presents with headache and neck


A 43-year-old Asian man presents with headache and neck stiffness. CT brain is normal and a lumbar puncture is performed with the following results

Serum glucose 4.7 mmol/l

Lumbar puncture reveals:

Opening pressure 15 cmCSF
Appearance Cloudy
Glucose 3.3 mmol/l
Protein 0.7 g/l
White cells 100 / mm³ (70% lymphocytes)

What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Biology: A 43-year-old asian man presents with headache and neck
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