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The evidence showed that, overall, procalcitonin (PCT) was very sensitive and very specific for diagnosing bacterial meningitis in babies, children, and adults. C-reactive protein (CRP) was largely both moderately to highly sensitive and specific for a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis in babies, children, and adults.
What is the accuracy and effectiveness of blood and urine investigations in diagnosing meningococcal disease? Introduction. Meningococcal disease is a rare but serious infection, which can occur in any age group. Early recognition of the condition requires a high index of suspicion.
1 lis 2018 · If the Gram stain is negative, the CSF leukocyte count is often helpful in distinguishing bacterial from non-bacterial meningitis (Table 2). Meningitis is confirmed when the leukocyte count in the CSF exceeds 5 cells/μL.
25 cze 2024 · Bacterial meningitis reflects infection of the arachnoid mater and the CSF in both the subarachnoid space and the cerebral ventricles. The clinical and laboratory features of acute bacterial meningitis in adults will be reviewed here.
1 wrz 2017 · The CSF findings typical of aseptic meningitis are a relatively low and predominantly lymphocytic pleocytosis, normal glucose level, and a normal to slightly elevated protein level (Table 5 9 ...
The gold standard for the diagnosis of acute bacterial meningitis is the detection of viable bacteria from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) by culture. Indirect evidence of inflammation in the CSF, such as pleocytosis with predominant neutrophils, elevated protein, and hypo- glycorrhachia, is often used as a surrogate of acute bacterial meningitis ...
Acute bacterial meningitis is rapidly progressive bacterial infection of the meninges and subarachnoid space. Findings typically include headache, fever, and nuchal rigidity. Diagnosis is by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis. Treatment is with antibiotics and corticosteroids given as soon as possible.
