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Cerebrospinal fluid analysis (N = 70).
| VZV+ (n = 13) | VZV− (n = 57) | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC ≥5, n (%) | 1 (8) | 4 (7) | 1.0 |
| RBC ≥1, n (%) | 10 (77) | 33 (58) | .3 |
| Protein >42 mg/dl, n (%) | 3 (23) | 32 (56) | .06 |
| Glucose >70 mg/dl or <40 mg/dl, n (%) a | 5 (38) | 29 (51) | .6 |
A single patient in the VZV- group had CSF glucose <40; the rest had glucose >70 mg/dl.
