[Rapid diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis by polymerase chain reaction. A case in an infant]. / Diagnostic rapide de la méningite tuberculeuse par polymerase chain reaction. Une observation chez un nourrisson.
Pediatrie
; 48(3): 229-31, 1993.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8393980
ABSTRACT
A fifteen-month-old child was admitted with a week history of isolated fever. On CSF (Cerebral Spinal Fluid) examination, hyperproteinorachy, hyperglycorachy and hypochlorurachy were found. The diagnosis of tuberculosis meningitis was suspected but usual tests were unable to find Mycobacterium tuberculosis in CSF, urine and sputum. Only the Polymerase Chain Reaction detected the Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome in the CSF. A specific treatment was started immediately. Apyrexia was obtained within 2 days; the outcome was favorable, without sequelae.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tuberculosis Meníngea
/
Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Pediatrie
Año:
1993
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia