Normal Values for Neonatal Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination

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. After more than 3 weeks of treatment, cerebrospinal fluid was re-examined three times, all showing elevated white blood cell counts. Understand the normal values for neonatal cerebrospinal fluid examination and related precautions.
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