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jerry comes into the ed complaining of a headache, photophobia, and vomiting. the doctor notices that he also has nuchal rigidity. a lumbar puncture is ordered. the results are as follows: increased wbc, increased protein, and decreased glucose. what is jerry's most likely diagnosis?

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Answer: meningitis

Explanation: increased WBC, increased protein, and decreased glucose, photophobia, headache and vomit are symptoms of meningitis

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