Hematologic parameters to predict negative cerebrospinal fluid examination results among neurologically intact patients who underwent lumbar puncture on suspicion of central nervous system infection

Hematologic parameters to predict negative cerebrospinal fluid examination results among neurologically intact patients who underwent lumbar puncture on suspicion of central nervous system infection

Objective Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination is mandatory whenever central nervous system (CNS) infection is suspected. However, pleocytosis is not detected in a substantial number of suspected patients who undergo CSF examination. This study aimed to identify parameters that can aid in predictin...

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Main Authors: Ji Hwan Kim, Hong-Jik Kim, Ji Ung Na, Sang Kuk Han, Pil Cho Choi, Dong Hyuk Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2017-03-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
neutrophils
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio
c-reactive protein
central nervous system infection
Online Access:http://www.ceemjournal.org/upload/pdf/ceem-16-152.pdf

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