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World J Neurol. Jul 31, 2023; 9(4): 37-43
Published online Jul 31, 2023. doi: 10.5316/wjn.v9.i4.37
Published online Jul 31, 2023. doi: 10.5316/wjn.v9.i4.37
Table 1 Clinical profile of the participants
| Variables | Frequency (%) | |
| LP group, n = 130 | Non-LP group, n = 39 | |
| Age | ||
| ≤ 40 yr | 41 (31.5) | 6 (15.4) |
| 41 to 65 yr | 58 (44.6) | 12 (30.8) |
| > 65 yr | 31 (23.9) | 21 (53.9) |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 58 (44.6) | 22 (56.4) |
| Female | 72 (55.4) | 17 (43.6) |
| Presence of comorbidities | ||
| Diabetes | 27 (20.8) | 19 (48.7) |
| Hypertension | 37 (28.5) | 20 (51.3) |
| HIV infection | 3 (2.3) | 0 (0) |
| Carcinoma | 3 (2.3) | 1 (2.6) |
| History of brain tumor surgery | 14 (10.8) | 5 (12.8) |
| Presence of neck stiffness | 58 (44.6) | 21 (53.9) |
- Citation: Saha A, Kanamgode SS, Malempati SC, Chaudhuri S, Scott J. Role of lumbar puncture in clinical outcome of suspected acute bacterial meningitis. World J Neurol 2023; 9(4): 37-43
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6212/full/v9/i4/37.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5316/wjn.v9.i4.37