Table 1:
Cerebrospinal fluid analyses
| Test | Day 2 of presentation | Day 4 of presentation | Normal range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF cell count | |||
| Leukocytes (x106 cells/L) | 12 | 46 | 0–5 |
| Neutrophils | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Lymphocytes | 88% | 94% | 63%–99% |
| Erythrocytes (x106 cells/L) | 5 | 13 | 0–5 |
| CSF Chemistry | |||
| Glucose (mmol/L) | 4.7 | 4.9 | 2.2–4.4 |
| Protein (g/L) | 0.50 | 0.31 | <0.45 |
| Virology (all PCR) | |||
| Cytomegalovirus | negative | negative | |
| Enterovirus | negative | negative | |
| Epstein–Barr virus | negative | negative | |
| Herpes simplex virus | negative | negative | negative |
| Varicella zoster virus | negative | negative | negative |
| West Nile virus | negative | negative | |
| Bacteriology | |||
| Culture and sensitivity | negative | negative | negative |
| VDRL | negative | negative | |
| Mycobacteriology | |||
| Acid fast staining | negative | negative | |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis PCR | negative | negative | |
| Mycology | |||
| Cryptococcal antigen | negative | negative | |
CSF = Cerebrospinal fluid; PCR = Polymerase chain reaction; VDRL = Venereal disease