Table 2 Clinical manifestations in patients with CNS infections
From: Spectrum of central nervous system infections in a tertiary health care centre in Cameroon
Clinical signs | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Neurological signs | ||
Headaches | 140 | 68.6 |
Impaired consciousness | 90 | 44.1 |
Meningeal signs | 79 | 38.7 |
Seizures | 74 | 36.3 |
Focal neurological deficits | 59 | 28.9 |
Extra-neurological signs | ||
Altered general state | 190 | 93.1 |
Fever | 173 | 84.8 |
Vomiting | 73 | 35.8 |
Respiratory distress | 52 | 25.5 |
Gastro-intestinal tract signs | 42 | 20.6 |
Dehydration | 28 | 13.7 |
Clinical anaemia | 17 | 8.3 |
Skin rash | 7 | 3.4 |