Patient's question:
A newborn with purulent meningitis was given antibiotics for four days and had a follow-up white blood cell count of 2. The cerebrospinal fluid protein level 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 for cerebrospinal fluid protein indicates that the child may have a certain disease. The cerebrospinal fluid protein test for newborns is one of the tests performed on cerebrospinal fluid. A normal result is negative, and if it is positive, it may indicate that the child has developed a certain disease. A significantly elevated cerebrospinal fluid protein level 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.