TABLE 3.
Comparison of baseline patient characteristics in the present and prior studies
| Characteristic | Present study median (range) | Prior study median (range) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD4 count (cells/mm3) | 233 (68-401) | 581 (361-1398) | 0.001 |
| CSF valuesa | |||
| No. of leukocytes/mm3 | 2 (0-7) | 0 (0-24) | 0.152 |
| No. of erythrocytes/mm3 | 1 (0-355) | 1 (0-3650) | 0.694 |
| Protein concn (mg/dl) | 33 (30-65) | 53 (36-84) | 0.029 |
| Glucose concn (mg/dl) | 64 (54-74) | 60 (54-79) | 1.000 |
| β2-Microglobulin concn (mg/liter) | 1.3 (0.9-2.9) | 1.3 (0.7-3.5) | 0.967 |
| CSF IgG index | 0.62 (0.38-0.83) | 0.49 (0.40-1.51) | 0.613 |
| CSF to plasma albumin quotient | 0.0049 (0.0027-0.0089) | 0.0066 (0.0038-0.0083) | 0.169 |
a
Normal values: CSF protein, 15 to 45 mg/dl; CSF glucose, 45 to 75 mg/dl; CSF β2-microglobulin, 0 to 2 mg/liter; CSF IgG index, 0.28 to 0.66; CSF-to-plasma albumin quotient, 0.0018 to 0.0074.