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CSF WBC counts in infected febrile infants 1–90 days with atraumatic lumbar punctures*
| Age (N) | CSF WBC/mm3 Mean Median (Range) |
|---|---|
| Month One 1–28 Days (n=297) | 8.9, 5.0 (0–20.5) |
| Month Two 29–60 Days (n=357) | 8.3, 3.0 (0–11.0) |
| Month Three 61–90 days (n=89) | 4.5, 3.0 (0–11.0) |
| All (n=743) | 8.1, 4.0 (0–14.5) |
All infants had no evidence of SBI, EV or HSV infection. All infants had atraumatic lumbar punctures with CSF RBC counts < 1000/mm3. Statistical outliers are included.
