Abstract Purpose of Review As the most severe form of tuberculosis (TB), TB meningitis
disproportionately affects developing countries and results in significant morbidity and …

Tuberculous meningitis still kills or disables around half of sufferers. Although some
progress has been made, there remains a need for more sensitive diagnostic tests, better …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–associated tuberculosis (TB) carries a high mortality
risk and accounts for approximately 25% of global HIV/AIDS deaths each year [1]. Case …

HIV-infected individuals are at increased risk for all forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis,
including tuberculous meningitis. This risk is increased at more advanced levels of …

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most common form of central nervous system
tuberculosis (TB) and has very high morbidity and mortality. TBM is typically a subacute …

Tuberculous meningitis causes substantial mortality and morbidity in children and adults.
More research is urgently needed to better understand the pathogenesis of disease and to …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) which is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis poses a
significant public health global treat. Tuberculosis meningitis (TBM) accounts for …

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most severe form of TB. Despite treatment, mortality and
long-term disability remain unacceptably high. Prevention, early recognition, diagnosis and …

Abstract Purpose of Review Tuberculous meningitis is the most devastating manifestation of
infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and represents a medical emergency …

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) results from dissemination of M. tuberculosis to the
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and meninges. Ischaemia, hydrocephalus and raised intracranial …