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In general, whenever the diagnosis of meningitis is strongly considered, a lumbar puncture should be promptly performed. Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the cornerstone of the diagnosis. The diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is made by culture of the CSF sample.
A pertussis culture will allow the recovery of the bacteria in order to investigate potential outbreaks. Susceptibility testing can also be performed to determine which antibiotic to use for treatment. Typically, a pertussis culture and PCR test will both be ordered, as early in the illness as possible.