Determination of intracranial infection based on cerebrospinal fluid test results needs to be analyzed in conjunction with red blood cell and white blood cell counts, neutrophil and lymphocyte ratios and biochemical test results.
Intracranial infection is an infectious disease of the central nervous system, which can be caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc. Clinically, there are common viral meningitis, purulent meningitis, tuberculous meningitis and cryptococcal meningitis, etc. Cerebrospinal fluid test results can be different for different types of intracranial infections.
1. Viral meningitis: clear and transparent appearance, mildly elevated or normal white blood cells, mainly lymphocytes, protein may be mildly elevated or normal, sugar and chloride are mostly normal.
2. Purulent meningitis: the appearance is turbid, and in severe cases, it can be like rice soup, and the neutrophil-based leukocytes can be seen to be obviously elevated, the protein content can be obviously elevated, and the sugar and chloride can be reduced.
3. Tuberculous meningitis: the appearance is colorless and transparent or slightly yellowish, there can be film formation after resting, lymphocyte-based white blood cells can be seen to be obviously elevated, protein is obviously elevated, sugar and chloride are decreased, and antacid staining of cerebrospinal fluid can be positive.
4. Cryptococcal meningitis: the appearance of clear headache, can be seen in the lymphocyte-based white blood cells elevated, protein content increased, sugar content decreased, ink stain positive.
The diagnosis of intracranial infection needs to be combined with history, signs, lumbar puncture cerebrospinal fluid examination and other aspects of comprehensive analysis, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention as soon as possible to clarify the diagnosis, and according to the actual condition of the doctor to formulate a reasonable treatment plan, standardized treatment.