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Table 4 Statistical comparison of ‘Confirmed TBM’ CSF ADA results with all CSF ADA results for patients where TB culture on CSF was absent and or negative (in U/L)

From: The dubious value of cerebrospinal fluid adenosine deaminase measurement for the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis

 

TBM (n = 92)

Non-TBM (n = 3456)

 

Median

5.4000

0.6000

p < 0.01

95% CI

4.1000 – 6.6875

0.6000 – 0.6000

 

Ranges

0.0000 - 108.0000

0.0000 - 182.5000

 
  1. Key to this table: TBM – refers to ‘Confirmed TBM’ patients; Non-TBM – refers to patients where TB culture on CSF was either not requested or negative
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BMC Infectious Diseases

ISSN: 1471-2334

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