Table 2.
Cerebral spinal fluid findings for Day 1, Day 3 and Day 8 specimens
| Cerebrospinal Fluid | Day 1a | Day 3 | Day 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White cell count | 1120/ mm3 (92% neutrophils) | 70/mm3(82% neutrophils) | 200/mm3 (90% neutrophils) |
| Red blood cells | 5250/mm3 | 820 /mm3 | 5000/mm3 |
| Gram Stain | No organisms seen | No organisms seen | No organisms seen |
| Indian Ink | No Cryptococcus Spp. seen | No Cryptococcus Spp. seen | No Cryptococcus Spp. seen |
| Cryptococcal Antigen Test | Non-Reactive | Non-Reactive | Non-Reactive |
| CSF Culture | No growth | No growth | No growth |
| Direct CSF Microscopic Examination | No organisms seen | No organisms seen | Amoeba present |
aDay 1: Day of patient admission to the hospital
Glucose and protein levels were not measured on all the three CSF samples