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A Rare Case of Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis in an Immunosuppressed Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Open Journal of Educational Research
| Vol 6, Issue 2
Table 3. Cerebrospinal Fluid Findings
| Parameter | Value | Normal Range |
| Appearance (Color) | Colorless | Colorless |
| Clarity | Clear | Clear |
| Clot Formation | Negative | Negative |
| Sediment | Negative | Negative |
| Cell Count | 4.0 /µL | < 5 |
| Polymorphonuclear Cells (PMN) | 0% | — |
| Mononuclear Cells (MN) | 100% | — |
| Glucose | 98.6 mg/dL | 40 – 70 |
| Chloride (Cl) | 133 mmol/L | 115 – 130 |
| Protein | 51.0 mg/dL | 15 – 45 |
| Nonne Test | — | — |
| Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) | Positive | Negative |