Question
The baby was 20 days old and hospitalized due to a fever of 39 degrees, experiencing occasional seizures. A lumbar puncture diagnosis confirmed neonatal empyema of the brain. Blood culture results showed the baby was infected with Streptococcus agalactiae. Now, after more than 3 weeks of treatment, cerebrospinal fluid has been re-examined three times, all showing elevated white blood cell counts. What should be the normal values for a neonatal cerebrospinal fluid examination?
Answer
Based on the child’s condition, it appears to be an infection caused by empyema of the brain. The increase in white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid is due to an uncontrolled meningitis. Your child should be appropriately fed, kept warm, adequately hydrated, and have an unobstructed airway to promote the recovery of neurological function. After understanding the normal values for cerebrospinal fluid examination, you can alleviate according to your own reasons. At the same time, during the process of alleviating the normal values for cerebrospinal fluid examination, dietary attention should also be paid; avoid eating greasy and spicy foods, especially spicy foods which have no benefit to one’s health.