C - reactive protein of cerebrospinal fluid, as a sensitive approach for diagnosis of neonatal meningitis

Conclusion: CSF-CRP has suitable diagnostic value in distinguishing between infantile bacterial from aseptic meningitis especially in cases of negative bacterial culture of the blood and spinal fluid.Keywords: C-reactive protein, cerebrospinal fluid, septic/aseptic meningitis, infant, diagnostic value.
Source: African Health Sciences - Category: African Health Source Type: research