Patient's question:
A newborn with purulent meningitis was given antibiotics for four days and re-examined with a 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 is the normal result for cerebrospinal fluid protein qualitative test?Doctor's answer:
When protein levels increase, it may indicate purulent and tuberculous meningitis, as well as other diseases. For newborns with non-central nervous system diseases, if they experience severe vomiting and diarrhea on the fourth day of antibiotic treatment for purulent meningitis, and cerebrospinal fluid tests still show bacterial infection, it is still necessary for a doctor to provide guidance on regular anti-infection treatment. The current condition is quite serious, so it is recommended to cooperate with the doctor to prevent complications. It is advised to consult at a good hospital.