Role of Cerebrospinal Fluid Lactate and C-Reactive Protein in Differential Diagnosis of Meningitis in Adults

Introduction: Differentiating various types of meningitis is still a challenge as yield of microbiological tests are generally low in these disorders. Aim: To find out the role of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) lactate and CSF C-reactive Protein (CRP) for the differentiation of bacterial, tuberculous and...

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Main Authors: Pediakkal M Jabir, V Valappil Ashraf, Thekkedath Manojan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/13124/42021_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_PF1(AJ_SL)_PFA(AJ_SHU)_PN(SL).pdf