Open AccessRaised adenosine deaminase in the cerebrospinal fluid: A tool for the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis in developing countries
Author(s) -
PreetiR Chakrabarti,
PurtiA Saini,
Shilpi Dosi,
Shankhini Gambhir,
Gupta Priyanka,
Gargi Tignath
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
nigerian postgraduate medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 19
ISSN - 1117-1936
DOI - 10.4103/npmj.npmj_21_17
Subject(s) - adenosine deaminase , cerebrospinal fluid , medicine , tuberculous meningitis , meningitis , intensive care medicine , adenosine , pediatrics
The rapid diagnosis followed by the early treatment of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is important in preventing fatal outcomes. The mainstay of diagnosis lies in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, radiological investigations, and clinical findings.
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