Table 3 Results of multivariable logistic regression analysis in the derivation cohort

Duration of symptoms (> 5 days)

3.21

0.67

23.29

24.82

6.74–91.48

< 0.001

Disturbance of consciousness

1.79

0.67

7.08

5.97

1.60–22.27

0.008

Weight loss (> 5% of the original weight within 6 months)

3.50

0.98

12.71

33.17

4.84–227.33

< 0.001

Cerebral infarction

2.86

1.25

5.22

17.51

1.50–204.18

0.022

CSF lymphocyte percentage (> 50%)

2.73

0.71

14.71

15.28

3.79–61.52

< 0.001

CSF glucose concentration (< 2.2 mmol/L)

3.45

0.66

27.20

31.44

8.61–114.89

< 0.001