Patient's question:
A newborn with purulent meningitis was given antibiotics for four days and a follow-up white blood cell count was 2. Cerebrospinal fluid protein was 0.65, and both protein and sugar tests were positive. During hospitalization, the cerebrospinal fluid white blood cell count was 24. What does a positive cerebrospinal fluid protein test indicate?Doctor's answer:
A positive result in the cerebrospinal fluid protein qualitative test indicates that the child may have a certain disease. The cerebrospinal fluid protein qualitative test for newborns is one type of cerebrospinal fluid examination. A normal result is negative, and if it is positive, it may indicate that the child has developed a certain disease. A significant increase in cerebrospinal fluid protein is commonly seen in conditions such as purulent meningitis and tuberculous meningitis. It is recommended that you treat the child promptly to prevent complications from occurring.