Table 1.
Peripheral blood and cerebrospinal fluid analysis
| Parameter (unit) | Admission | Third day |
|---|---|---|
| Peripheral blood | ||
| Leucocytes (per μl) | 9,500 | 13,500 |
| Haemoglobin (g/dl) | 14.7 | 11.4 |
| Platelets (per μl) | 170,000 | 133,000 |
| Glucose (mg/dl) | 106 | 149 |
| Urea (mg/dl) | 50 | 50 |
| Creatinine (mg/dl) | 1.29 | 1.13 |
| Sodium (mEq/l) | 137 | 142 |
| Potassium (mEq/l) | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Calcium (mEq/dl) | – | 9.0 |
| Phosphorus (mg/dl) | – | 3.1 |
| Magnesium (mg/dl) | – | 2.3 |
| Creatine kinase (U/l) | 259 | 1,744 |
| C-reactive protein (mg/l) | 1.9 | 4.8 |
| Cerebrospinal fluid | ||
| Cells (per mm3) | – | 1 |
| Glucose (mg/dl) | – | 67 |
| Protein (mg/dl) | – | 17 |
| Red blood cells (per mm3) | – | <1 |
| Chloride (mmol/l) | – | 117 |