Accuracy of heparin binding protein: as a new marker in prediction of acute bacterial meningitis
2018
Kandil, Mona | Khalil, Gihane | El-Attar, Eman | Shehata, Gihan | Hassan, Salwa
Cerebrospinal fluid bacterial culture is the gold-standard for confirmation of acute bacterial meningitis, but many cases are not culture confirmed. Antibiotics reduce the chance of a microbiological diagnosis. Objective to evaluate efficacy of Heparin-binding protein in diagnosis of bacterial meningitis.30 patients diagnosed with acute bacterial meningitis, 30 viral meningitis, and 30 subjects with normal CSF findings.Diagnosis was based on history, clinical criteria, CSF examination, latex agglutination & culture, and sensitivities and response to therapy. HBP was measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent technique in both serum & CSF.Cerebrospinal fluid HBP levels averaged 0.82±0.3ng/mL in controls, 3.3±1.7ng/mL in viral and 174.8±46.7ng/mL in bacterial meningitis. Mean serum level was 0.84±0.3ng/mL in the controls, 3.7±1.9ng/mL in viral, and 192.2±56.6ng/mL in bacterial meningitis. Both HBP levels were significantly higher in patients with bacterial meningitis. Cut-offs of 56.7ng/ml and 45.3ng/ml in cerebrospinal fluid & serum showed 100% overall accuracy. Even in patients who received prior antibiotics, remained elevated.Serum Heparin-binding protein serves as a non-invasive potential marker of acute bacterial meningitis even in partially treated cases.
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