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Original Article
Glutamine and Total Amino Acid Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid of Encephalitis Patients
Chong Tae Pak
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1968;11(12):653-656.   Published online December 31, 1968
Levels of glutamine and total amino acids in cerebrospinal fluid increased in comatous encephalitis patient compared with normal children. However, the increased levels returned to normal in the recovery stage. The administration of hydrocortisone did not effect the amino acid pattern observed in encephalitis.