Application of Cerebrospinal Fluid Host Protein Biosignatures in the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Meningitis in Children from a High Burden Setting

Background. The diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) especially in children is challenging. New tests are urgently needed for the diagnosis of the disease, especially in resource-limited settings. Methods. We collected cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from children presenting with symptoms req...

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Main Authors: Charles M. Manyelo, Regan S. Solomons, Candice I. Snyders, Portia M. Manngo, Hygon Mutavhatsindi, Belinda Kriel, Kim Stanley, Gerhard Walzl, Novel N. Chegou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7582948