Table 1.
Initial and repeated laboratory tests
| Analysis | Initial | Day 7 |
|---|---|---|
| CSF analysis | ||
| CSF protein | 1.3 g/l | 6.86 g/l (0.3–0.6 g/l) |
| CSF leucocytes | 86×106/litre (95% neutrophils) | 5×106/litre (<5×106/litre) |
| Blood | ||
| Leucocytes | 18.41×109/litre (4–10 ×109/litre) | 7.76×109/litre |
| CRP | 12 mg/l (<10 mg/l) | 4 mg/l |
| Electrolytes | Normal | |
| Liver function tests | Normal | |
| Kidney function tests | Normal | |
| Serology | ||
| CMV IgG | Positive | |
| HSV-1 IgG | Positive | |
| EBV IgG | Positive | |
| VZV/HZV IgG | Positive | |
| Mononucleosis | Negative | |
| Enterovirus IgG | Positive | |
| Hepatitis | Negative | |
| HIV | Negative | |
Reference values given in parentheses.
CMV, cytomegalovirus; CRP, C-reactive protein; CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; EBV, Epstein-Barr virus; HSV, herpes simplex virus; VZV/HZV, varicella zoster virus/herpes zoster virus.