Protective role of cerebrospinal fluid in brain injuries

[Cerebrospinal fluid fistulas following glass-splinter injuries].

Enterobius vermicularis in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Enterobius vermicularis is a nematod of large intestine in man. Extra intestinal localization of this parasite is rare. A 60 year old man was admitted to the hospital with the clinical manifestation of meningitis. In laboratory examination of cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F), the appearance was red, Albu-min level was high and the glucose showed normal value. Haematoxylin and Eosin stained slides pr...

CEREBROSPINAL FLUID FINDINGS IN NEONATAL BACTERIAL MENINGITIS

Background : Meningitis is more common during the neonatal period than other periods of life and has a prevalence of one in 1000 live births. The similarity of its clinical manifestations with other infectious diseases makes it difficult to diagnose. The aim of the current study was to determine the relationship between age, sex, clinical signs and symptoms and laboratory test results of ne...

Some Observations on the Cerebrospinal Fluid in Closed Head Injuries.

SINCE the introduction of lumbar puncture as a therapeutic and diagnostic procedure in acute head injuries by Quincke in 1904, much has been written on the subject, particularly in regard to the indications and contra-indicationsfor the procedure. Nevertheless, whilst the alteration in pressure, cytology and chemistry of the cerebrospinal fluid occurring in the acute state following a head inju...

Detection of Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in Cerebrospinal Fluid

ABSTRACT        Background and Objective: Herpes simplex encephalitis is a life-threatening consequence of the central nervous system (CNS) infection with Herpes simplex virus (HSV). Although it is a rare disease, mortality rates reach 70% in the absence of therapy and only a minority of individuals can return to normal function. The aim of this study was to d...