What Test Is Considered the Gold Standard for the Diagnosis

question 10

Multiple Choice

What test is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of meningitis?

• A) computed tomography (CT) scan
• B) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• C) bone scan
• D) lumbar puncture

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