Table 2 Frequency of abnormal CSF and neuroimaging findings in patients with neurobrucellosis
n (%) | |
|---|---|
Isolation of brucella from CSF and/or positive anti-Brucella antibodies in CSF | 15 (28) |
Isolation of brucella from CSF | 2 (4) |
Positive anti-Brucella antibodies in CSF | 13 (24) |
Presence of lymphocytic pleocytosis, elevated protein and decreased glucose levels in CSF | 50 (92) |
Lymphocytic pleocytosis in CSF | 44 (82) |
Elevated protein in CSF | 39 (72) |
Decreased glucose levels in CSF | 28 (52) |
Cranial MRI or CT scan findings | 6 (11) |