Background Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a common, devastating cause of meningitis in
HIV-infected persons. Due to international rollout programs, access to antiretroviral therapy …

Background Tuberculous meningitis is the most severe manifestation of extrapulmonary
tuberculosis with a high mortality rate and a high rate of sequelae among survivors. The aim …

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

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

SETTING: Intracranial tuberculomas are commonly observed neuroimaging abnormalities in
tuberculous meningitis (TBM). OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the predictors and prognostic …

Uncertainty and doubt dominate all aspects of tuberculous meningitis (TBM). The variable
natural history and accompanying clinical features of TBM hinders the diagnosis. Ziehl …

Tuberculous (TB) meningitis is common in resource-poor communities but also occurs in
developed countries where the diagnosis is frequently delayed because of unfamiliarity with …

In developing countries tuberculous meningitis is a difficult infection to differentiate from
other central nervous system (CNS) infections. This paper presents the history, physical …

Background: Meningeal tuberculosis (TB) has higher mortality compared to other forms of
central nervous system TB. However, data on predictors of mortality is limited. Aims: To …

Background: Stroke is common in tuberculous meningitis (TBM), and aspirin has been
shown to reduce mortality. A combination of aspirin and corticosteroid may be more useful in …