Spatial and temporal variation of routine parameters: pitfalls in the cerebrospinal fluid analysis in central nervous system infections

Abstract The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) space is convoluted. CSF flow oscillates with a net flow from the ventricles towards the cerebral and spinal subarachnoid space. This flow is influenced by heartbeats, breath, head or body movements as well as the activity of the ciliated epithelium of the plex...

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Main Authors: Marija Djukic, Peter Lange, Frank Erbguth, Roland Nau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12974-022-02538-3