Tuberculosis is a formidable disease worldwide because of its highly infectious nature and
propensity for latency. The increasing prevalence of tuberculosis in both immunocompetent …

The increasing prevalence of tuberculosis in both immunocompetent and
immunocompromised individuals in recent years makes the disease a topic of universal …

Central nervous system tuberculosis is a serious infection, comprising approximately 10% of
all cases of tuberculosis. It is a potentially curable disease, provided that the diagnosis is …

Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis is a potentially life threatening condition which is
curable if the correct diagnosis is made in the early stages. Its clinical and radiologic …

Tuberculosis is a worldwide pandemic. Estimated that about 25% humans are colonized by
Mycobacterium tuberculosis and about 1% are believed to develop the infection in the …

With the onset of the human immunodeficiency virus pandemic, the incidence of
tuberculosis, including central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis, has increased in …

Approximately one-third of the world's population is currently infected with tuberculous
bacillus, of which approximately 5% to 10% become sick or infectious at some time during …

This article presents the range of manifestations of tuberculosis (TB) of the craniospinal axis.
Central nervous system (CNS) infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis occurs either in a …

Intracranial tuberculosis continues to be a serious problem in both the developing and
developed world, with significant morbidity and mortality. It has protean manifestations and …

Neurotuberculosis is defined as a tuberculous infection of the meninges, brain parenchyma,
vessels, cranial and spinal nerves, spinal cord, skull, and spine that can occur either in a …