Survay of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) for Differentiation of Bacterial and Viral Meningitis in Loghman Hakim, Aliasghar and Valiasr Hospitals of Zanjan

摘要

Background: Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency which require rapid diagnosis and appropriate therapy. Since the presenting signs and symptoms might be inclusive, laboratory tests are essential in establishing a definite diagnosis. Rapid diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is an important task of most laboratories and is usually based on microbiologic, cytologic and biochemical assays. Measuring serum and CSF C-reactive protein by specially for the countries lacking sophisticated laboratory services.