What is the most likely diagnosis for a patient with a history of intravenous (IV) drug use, presenting with symptoms of meningitis, including fever and headache, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis showing hypoglycorrhachia, elevated protein, and lymphocytic predominance?

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