Prognostic Value of Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein Content and Leukocyte Count inInfants and Childhood Bacterial Meningitis. (Reannouncement with New Availability Information)

摘要

Seventy infants and children with bacterial meningitis were studied. All childrenwere treated with ampicillin and chloramphenicol. A significant increase in the cerebrospinal fluid protein concentration determined on admission was found in patients who died as compared to those who survived (P < 0.05). However, no difference was observed between the admission CSF leukocyte count in those patients who died versus those who survived. From this study, it can be concluded that the determination of CSF protein level on admission is an easy, fast and reliable method that can be used to predict clinical outcomes in acute bacterial meningitis. Bacterial meningitis; CSF protein level; Treatment; Children; Egypt.