Table 2 Laboratory findings of culture-confirmed children TBM in Southwest China, 2013–2018 (n = 42)
Variable | Total n = 42 (%) |
|---|---|
Cerebrospinal fluid results | |
Total leukocyte count cells / μl; median (range) | 381(20–1300) |
10 to 99 | 8(19.0) |
100 to 399 | 19(45.2) |
> 400 | 15(35.7) |
Lymphocytes (cells× 106 / L) > 50% | 32(76.2) |
25 to 50 | 7(16.7) |
51 to 75 | 17(40.5) |
> 75 | 15(35.7) |
Protein > 1.0 mg/dl | 31(73.8) |
Glucose < 2.2 mmol/L | 37(88.1) |
Chloride < 110 mmol/L | 20(47.6) |
Blood results | |
ESR (Female > 20, male > 15 mm / hour) | 26(61.9) |
Lactate dehydrogenase (> 225 U/L) | 23(54.8) |
Hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (> 182 U/L) | 27(64.3) |
Anemiaa | 17(40.5) |
C-Reactive protein (> 6 mg / L) | 25(60.0) |
Blood lactates acid (> 2.2 mmol/L) | 12(28.6) |