Study of cerebrospinal fluid markers in rapid diagnosis of community acquired bacterial meningitis Study of cerebrospinal fluid markers in rapid diagnosis of community acquired bacterial meningitis Study of cerebrospinal fluid markers in rapid diagnosis of community acquired bacterial meningitis

Abstract

Analysis of the results showed that sugar that sugar ratio or protein valve alone was not a good indicator in the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. White blood cells showed a very high specificity but the sensitivity was very low. Only antigen detection yielded established pathogens of community acquired bactirial meningities.Gram staining yielded 7 positive cases. Throat swabs gave two isolates of pneumococci. Study also showed that diabetes mellitus was a common predisposing factor of community acquired bacterial meningitis. Fever headache neck stiffness and confusion were the commonest signs and symptoms encountered in the study