Table 3 The CSF routine biochemical test results in 430 children with purulent meningitis
From: Clinical analysis on 430 cases of infantile purulent meningitis
CSF routine biochemical test results | Cases | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Level of WBCs | 0–15 × 106/L | 49 | 11.4 |
15 × 106–100 × 106/L | 156 | 36.3 | |
100 × 106–500 × 106/L | 141 | 32.8 | |
500 × 106–1000 × 106/L | 54 | 12.5 | |
>1000 × 106/L | 30 | 7.0 | |
Level of polymorphonuclear cells | >50% | 187 | 43.5 |
<50% | 243 | 56.5 | |
Level of glucose | <2.0 mmol/L | 91 | 21.2 |
Level of proteins | <0.45 g/L | 97 | 22.6 |
0.45–1.0 g/L | 166 | 38.6 | |
>1 g/L | 167 | 38.8 | |