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Overall results of 2,635 CSF specimens submitted for routine culture
| Gram stain | Routine culture | Infection present | Total no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | + | 50 |
| + | + | − | 2 |
| + | − | − | 1 |
| − | + | + | 14 |
| − | + | − | 218 |
| − | − | + | 4a |
| − | − | − | 2,346 |
Acid-fast bacillus culture positive for Mycobacterium avium in three specimens and Mycobacterium tuberculosis in one specimen.
