Repeat Lumbar Puncture in Adults With Encephalitis: Patient Characteristics, Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics, and Diagnostic Yield
Abstract Background During an evaluation for encephalitis, lumbar puncture (LP) plays a critical role in establishing a diagnosis. Repeat LP may be needed when the diagnosis remains in doubt, the specific etiology of encephalitis has not yet been identified, or to aid management decisions. However, findings on repeat L...