Table 1 Pathogen findings of cryptococcal meningitis in CSF
| Times | Antigen (%) (n = 27) | India ink smear (%) (N = 34) | Culture (%) (N = 34) | Combination (%) (N = 34) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 20 (74.1) | 9 (26.5) | 11 (32.4) | 26 (76.5) |
| 2nd | 22 (81.5) | 20 (58.9) | 16 (47.1) | 29 (85.3) |
| 3rd | 22 (81.5) | 23 (67.6) | 22 (64.7) | 30 (88.2) |
| >3rd | 22 (81.5) | 29 (85.3) | 28 (82.4) | 31 (91.2) |
| Negative | 5 (18.5) | 5 (14.7) | 6 (17.6) | 3 (8.8) |
| Total | 27 (100) | 34 (100) | 34 (100) | 34 (100) |