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C-reactive protein in CNS infection.

P Ahmad1, S M Ali, S Fakhir

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, J.N. Medical College, A.M.U., Aligarh.

Indian Pediatrics
|October 1, 1991
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C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) differ significantly across meningitis and encephalitis types. CRP measurements aid in distinguishing bacterial meningitis from tuberculous meningitis, especially after treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute-phase protein with diagnostic potential in inflammatory conditions.
  • Distinguishing between different types of meningitis and encephalitis can be challenging, impacting treatment decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the diagnostic utility of serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in differentiating pyogenic meningitis (PM), tuberculous meningitis (TBM), and viral encephalitis (VE).

Main Methods:

  • Radial immunoassay was used to measure serum and CSF CRP levels in 99 subjects, including controls, PM, TBM, and VE patients.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to compare CRP levels based on disease type, treatment status, and patient outcome.

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Main Results:

  • Significant differences in CRP levels were observed in both serum and CSF across the disease groups (p < 0.01).
  • Initial CRP levels in TBM were intermediate between PM and VE, and significantly lower than post-treatment levels in PM (p < 0.001).
  • Elevated serum and CSF CRP levels correlated with mortality (p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Serum and CSF CRP levels are valuable biomarkers for differentiating various forms of meningitis and encephalitis.
  • CRP measurement is particularly useful for distinguishing partially treated pyogenic meningitis from tuberculous meningitis.