[Beta trace protein in the cerebrospinal fluid and serum in meningoencephalitis].
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BACKGROUND
beta-trace protein or D2 prostaglandin synthase is a dual functional protein. Its role and clinical value in cerebrospinal fluid is under study.
METHODS
Seventy four pediatric patients suffering from viral meningoencephalitis and 7 with bacterial meningoencephalitis were studied. Sera and cerebrospinal fluid samples were taken. Albumin and beta-trace protein were quantified by immunodiffusion and nephelometry respectively.
RESULTS
Increased cerebrospinal fluid beta-trace protein levels in comparison with normal value were observed. Nevertheless such expected increment was no possible seen in bacterial meningoencephalitis.
CONCLUSIONS
beta-trace protein may contribute with the etiological diagnosis in meningoencephalitis.