Meningitis
Scientists at Kwong Wah Hospital release new data on meningitis
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, October 14th, 2008
"Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid showed lymphocytosis, raised protein and decreased glucose. She was initially treated with acyclovir and antituberculosis drugs with partial response. Subsequently, the antibody assay for Borrelia burgdorferi was positive and the antimicrobial regime was changed to ceftriaxone. She made a full recovery with no neurological deficit," wrote K.K. Chan and colleagues, Kwong Wah Hospital.
The researchers concluded: "A probable...
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