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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF ... antibiotics to help prevent infections. Gram-negative bacteria: A group of bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method ...

Low-risk features include the following: negative CSF Gram stain, CSF absolute neutrophil count (ANC) <1000 cells/μl, CSF protein <80 mg/dl, peripheral blood ANC <10 000 cells/μl and no seizure at or ...

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a known cause of meningoencephalitis, typically in immunocompromised inpatients. We report a case of meningitis caused by VZV in an immunocompetent man in his 20s.

That's why it's important to clear all that extra cache and make your TV feel like new again. Before I break down the steps for how to do it, let's address the big elephant in the room first.

And, as it turns out, Tide Free & Gentle is great for pretreating stains too, especially greasy or oily ones. I took this advice, but to make pretreating easier, I put Tide in a spray bottle with ...

The combination of decreased amyloid β42 (Aβ42) and increased total tau proteins (T-Tau) and phosphorylated tau (P-Tau) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has recently been considered as a biological ...

The best carpet stain removers can be a lifesaver. Many of us have been there, and witnessed that moment when time slows down and a glass of red wine tumbles and splashes across your light carpet.

For each patient, data needed for the application of the BMS and the Meningitest (table 1) were collected, as were results of blood and CSF culture (compulsory), CSF soluble antigen tests or bacterial ...

Many people want clear skin, but it isn't always genetic. Sometimes, it's thanks to a good skincare routine. Research has shown that maintaining a skincare routine can improve the condition of ...