Evaluation of Cerebrospinal fluid adenosine deaminase activity as a complimentary tool in the early diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis in children

Evaluation of Cerebrospinal fluid adenosine deaminase activity as a complimentary tool in the early diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis in children

<p>The diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis cannot be made or excluded on the basis of clinical findings. Definite laboratory diagnosis is cumbersome and time consuming. Delay in diagnosis and institution of proper treatment is directly related to poor outcome and sequalae. Adenosine deaminase...

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Main Authors: A Pan, A Biswas, A Chaterjee, R Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of Medical Sciences 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal
Subjects:
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM)
adenosine deaminase activity(ADA)
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Online Access:http://nepjol.info/index.php/JCMSN/article/view/6833

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