is lumber puncture necessary for born babies if CPR is normal and blood culture normal

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago

A. It depends on what is the indication that they are doing the lumbar puncture for. Better take up all the reports and also go for a second opinion if you are in doubt,

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