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Cerebrospinal fluid abnormalities in the 41 patients diagnosed with neurosyphilis.
| Symptomatic (%) | Asymptomatic (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| WBCa | 69.6 | 46.2 |
| Proteinb | 60.9 | 58.3 |
| Positive VDRL | 79.2 | 50 |
| One abnormality | 19.1 | 50 |
| Two abnormalities | 19.1 | 41.7 |
| Three abnormalities | 57.1* | 8.3* |
VDRL, venereal diseases research laboratory; WBC, white blood cells.
Defined as more than 10 WBC/μl.
Defined as more than 50 mg/dl.
Chi-squared P = 0.01.
