Table 1.
Lumbar puncture diagnostic study results.
| CSF Studies | Admission 1 | Admission 2 | Normal Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HHV-6: qualitative | positive | positive | |
| HHV-6 quantitative: copies/mL | 6996 | 5680 | |
| HSV ½: qualitative | – | positive | |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 154 (H) | 97 (H) | (40–70) |
| Protein (mg/dL) | 62 (H) | 101 (H) | (15–45) |
| RBC per mm3 tube 1 | 656 (H) | 44 (H) | (0–1) |
| WBC per mm3: tube 1 | 22 (H) | 76 (H) | (0–5) |
| % Lymphocytes tube 1 | 64 % | 64 % | |
| RBC per mm3: tube 2 | 53 (H) | 26 (H) | (0–1) |
| WBC per mm3: tube 2 | 23 (H) | 74 (H) | (0–5) |
| % Lymphocytes tube 2 | 84 % | 57 % |
CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid; H: High; HHV-6: Human Herpesvirus 6; HSV: Herpes Simplex Virus; RBC: Red Blood Cells; WBC: White Blood Cells.