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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2025; 13(34): 111438
Published online Dec 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i34.111438
Published online Dec 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i34.111438
Table 2 Cerebrospinal fluid findings taken on 2nd hospital day
| Parameter (Unit) | Measured value | Normal value |
| Appearance | Clear | Clear |
| pH | 7.4 | 7.4-7.6 |
| Initial pressure (cmH2O) | 16 | 50-180 |
| Cell count (/µL) | 2 | ≤ 5 |
| Mononuclear cell | 2 | ≤ 5 |
| Neutrophilic cell | 0 | 0 |
| Total protein (mg/dL) | 48.9 | ≤ 45 |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 146 | 45-80 |
| Sodium (mEq/L) | 145 | 143-154 |
| Potassium (mEq/L) | 2.8 | 2.7-3 |
| Chloride (mEq/L) | 120 | 120-130 |
| VZV DNA quantitative | < 1.0 × 102 | 0 |
| HSV DNA quantitative | < 1.0 × 102 | 0 |
| VZV DNA qualitative | Negative | Negative |
| HSV DNA qualitative | Positive | Negative |
- Citation: Usuda D, Furukawa D, Imaizumi R, Ono R, Kaneoka Y, Nakajima E, Kato M, Sugawara Y, Shimizu R, Inami T, Kawai K, Matsubara S, Tanaka R, Suzuki M, Shimozawa S, Hotchi Y, Osugi I, Katou R, Ito S, Mishima K, Kondo A, Mizuno K, Takami H, Komatsu T, Nomura T, Sugita M. Recurrence of acyclovir-resistant herpes encephalitis in an immunocompromised patient: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2025; 13(34): 111438
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- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i34.111438