JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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To compare the clinical and laboratory features of tuberculous meningitis with bacterial meningitis and to determine if protein glucose ratio in the cerebrospinal fluid can be predictive of the condition. ⋯ A set of simple clinical, laboratory and radiological criteria can help in predicting tuberculous meningitis. The value of cerebrospinal fluid protein:glucose ratio needs to be validated in larger studies with bacteriologically-confirmed cases of tuberculous meningitis.
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To categorise the characteristics, causes and rates of occupational injuries referred to the Emergency Department of a Turkish hospital. ⋯ Further studies in the Emergency Department may contribute to the prevention of occupational injuries in the future.