Author: Ali M. Al‐Balkhi, Faris K. Khadir, Wameedh Q. Al-Sammak, Ameen Al-Alwany
Page: 1-5
Published online: 26 Dec 2024
Abstract: Acute bacterial meningitis is a life‐threatening infection of the central nervous system with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for initiating appropriate treatment. While cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis remains the cornerstone of diagnosis, biomarkers like C‐reactive protein (CRP) have been investigated as adjunctive tools to improve diagnostic accuracy. This study aimed to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of CRP in di...