Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Formulae in Meningitis and Encephalitis
Pyogenic | Viral | Tuberculous | Cryptococcal | Viral | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Element | meningitis | meningitis | meningitis | meningitis | encephalitis |
White cell count/mm3 | >1000 | <500 | <500 | <150 | <250 |
Predominant cell type | Polymorphs | Lymphocytes | Lymphocytes | Lymphocytes | Lymphocytes |
Protein concentration (g/L) | >1.5 | 0.51.0 | 1.05.0 | 0.51.0 | 0.51.0 |
CSF: blood glucose | <50% | >50% | <50% | <50% | >50% |