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. 2024 Jul 19;16(7):e64938. doi: 10.7759/cureus.64938

Table 1. Pleural fluid analysis results in Case 1.

RBC, red blood cells; WBC, white blood cells; PMNs, polymorphonuclear cells; PCR, polymerase chain reaction; HHV, human herpes virus

Parameter Finding Normal ranges
RBC 29000 0-5 cells/µ
WBC 800 0-250 cells/µ
PMNs 45% -
Lymphocytes 47% -
Monocytes 8% -
Mycoplasma bacteria PCR Undetectable Undetectable
HHV-6 PCR Undetectable Undetectable
HHV-7 PCR Undetectable Undetectable
HHV-8 PCR Positive Undetectable