Table 2. Other laboratory profile of patients treated as acute bacterial meningitis at Jimma University Hospital, Ethiopia.
| Laboratory findings | Total (N = 90) | Proven ABM (N = 26) | ABM with unknown etiology (N = 38) | Possible ABM (N = 26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White cell count (cells/mm3), median (IQR) | 11575 (9850) | 15300 (14995) | 12050 (9425) | 10800 (8440) |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) median (IQR) | 12.3 (3.1) | 12.4 (3.6) | 12.7 (3.0) | 12.2 (3.8) |
| Platelet (cells/mm3), median (IQR) | 248000 (148000) | 211000 (164500) | 234000 (117000) | 233000 (146000) |
| ESR (mm/hour), median (IQR) | 40 (46) | 25 (68.5) | 40 (39) | 46 (54) |
ESR—erythrocyte sedimentation rate