This is a serious condition that can cause headaches, seizures, or meningitis. A CSF leak needs to be treated by a medical professional. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear liquid that surrounds ...

Viral is the most common, but other types are more dangerous Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Meningitis is inflammation or infection of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

He was reevaluated because of the worsening CSF indices and the inability to prove amebae as the etiology of his meningitis. Then a diagnostic test was performed.