Table 3. Full blood count and CSF findings in 393 ABM children.
| Variable | Mean (SD) | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Full blood count | ||
| Haemoglobin (g/dl) | 10.0 (2.1) | 3.7–14.2 |
| Total leukocyte count (cells/mm3) | 13,399 (7,862) | 1,700–35,000 |
| Neutrophils (%) | 64.4 (19.2) | 11.8–96.1 |
| Neutrophilia, N (%) | 296 (75.4) | |
| Lymphocytes (%) | 28.7 (16.0) | 2.3–66.0 |
| Platelets (cells/mm3) | 321,350 (170,242) | 16,000–738,000 |
| CSF findings | ||
| Appearance | ||
| Clear | 194 | 49.4 |
| Turbid | 184 | 46.8 |
| Bloody | 15 | 3.8 |
| Total white blood cells (cells/mm3), median (IQR) | 110 (95–128) | 5–12,400 |
| Neutrophils (%), median (IQR) | 70.8 (51.7–88.9) | |
| Neutrophilia (>50%), N (%) | 297 (75.6) | |
| Mononuclear cells (%), median (IQR) | 29.2 (11.1–48.3) | |
| Protein (mg/dl), mean (SD) | 182 (49) | 101–305 |
| Glucose (mg/dl), mean (SD) | 57.6 (23.8) | 8.0–111.0 |
CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; IQR, interquartile range; SD, standard deviation.
Categorical data are N (%).