Question
On the fourth day of treatment for neonatal empyema of the brain, the white blood cell count dropped to 2, and the cerebrospinal fluid protein level was 0.65. Both protein and sugar qualitative tests were positive. During the initial hospitalization, the cerebrospinal fluid white blood cell count was 24. What does a positive cerebrospinal fluid protein qualitative test represent?
Answer
A positive cerebrospinal fluid protein qualitative test indicates that the child may have some kind of disease. Neonatal cerebrospinal fluid protein qualitative testing is part of the cerebrospinal fluid examination, which should normally be negative. If it is positive, it may be due to some disease. A significantly elevated cerebrospinal fluid protein level is often seen in conditions such as empyema of the brain, tuberculous meningitis, etc. It is recommended to treat the baby promptly to prevent complications from occurring.