Health Condition 1: G009- Bacterial meningitis, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Detecting neutrophils in cerebrospinal fluid using strip: A rapid diagnostic strip test for detecting neutrophils in cerebrospinal fluid, comprising:
a. A test strip coated with specifi
Sponsors
saveetha medical college and hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals presenting with suspected central nervous system infections or other relevant neurological symptoms. Patients with symptoms suggestive of meningitis or other CNS infection fever headache altered mental status
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with contraindications to lumbar puncture or those unable to provide consent Patients with a history of prior CNS surgery that could affect CSF composition CSF samples with visible blood contamination or xanthochromia yellowish discoloration due to bilirubin Insufficient volume of CSF
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Demonstration of high precision low variability in repeated measurements of neutrophil counts using the rapid diagnostic strip High sensitivity and specificity of the rapid diagnostic strip in detecting neutrophils in CSF samples compared to reference methods This ensures reliable identification of both positive and negative cases of neutrophil presence Timepoint: 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the portability and ease of use of the diagnostic strip test make it suitable for deployment in various healthcare settings, including emergency departments, outpatient clinics, and resource-limited environments where access to sophisticated laboratory facilities may be limitedTimepoint: 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDrKarthiga
Saveetha Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed