Table 1 Laboratory findings in the patient
Parameter (unit) | Result (reference range) |
|---|---|
CSF analysis | |
Appearance | Clear |
WBC (per mm3) | 2, lymphocytes |
Glucose (mmol/L) | 3.2 (2.8–4.4) |
Protein (g/L) | 0.3 (0.18–0.45) |
Gram stain | No organism seen |
Blood and urine analysis | |
Random blood sugar (mmol/L) | 4.5 (2.5–4.4) |
Haemoglobin (g/dL) | 14.3 (13.6–18.0) |
Total WBC (× 103/µL) | 6.1 (4.0–11.0) |
Neutrophils (× 103/µL) | 4.2 (2–7.5) |
Lymphocytes (× 103/µL) | 1.37 (1.0–4.5) |
Platelets (× 109/L) | 286 (140–440) |
Blood film | Malaria parasites not seen |
Blood culture | No bacterial growth |
Urine culture | No growth seen |