Table. Laboratory test results for the 2 patients at admission*.
| Test (normal range) | Patient 1 | Patient 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Blood | ||
| Leukocytes/μL (4.2–9.5 × 103) | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL (13–17) | 8.3 | 9.5 |
| Platelets/μL (130–400 × 103) | 100 | 127 |
| ESR, mm/h (<15) | 131 | 46 |
| CRP, mg/L (<5) | 44.5 | 128 |
| γ-globulins, g/dL (0.7–1.7) | 3.8 | 1.5 |
| Total protein, g/dL (6–8.5) | 8.7 | 6.7 |
| Total IgM, mg/dL (40–230) | 1,161 | 681 |
| Cerebrospinal fluid | ||
| Protein, mg/dL (200–500) | 839 | 330 |
| Glucose, mg/dL (40–70) | 49 | 68 |
| Leukocytes/μL (0–2) | 40 (90% lymphocytes) | 0 |
| IgM, mg/dL (0.5–1.5) | 220 | 0.24 |
| Trypanosomes | Present | Absent |
*ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CRP, C-reactive protein; IgM, immunoglobulin M.