Findings | n | % (n/N) |
---|---|---|
Clinical presentation (N=54) | ||
Headache | 40 | 74.1 |
Fever | 32 | 59.3 |
Neck stiffness | 31 | 57.4 |
Focal signs | 22 | 40.7 |
CSF findings (N=54) | ||
*Glucose <0.6 g/l | 47 | 87.0 |
Proteins >0.5 g/l | 54 | 100 |
White cell count (WCC) >5/μL | 51 | 94.4 |
Predominantly mononuclear cells in total WCC | 40 | 74.0 |
Positive Smear in CSF | 1 | 1.9 |
CT scan findings (N=34) | ||
Hydrocephalus | 24 | 70.6 |
Meningeal contrast enhancement | 16 | 47.1 |
Cortical atrophy | 4 | 11.8 |
Chest X-ray (N=54) | ||
Suspicious of TB | 24 | 44.4 |