Meningeal Tuberculosis Learning Center
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Tuberculous meningitis is an infection of the meninges (the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. |
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Symptoms
Seizures; Fever; Listlessness; Loss of appetite; Severe headache; Nausea and vomiting; Stiff neck; Sensitivity to lig...
Causes
Tuberculous meningitis is caused by the spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the brain, from another site in the b...
Tests
For any patient with meningitis, it is important to perform a lumbar puncture (spinal tap), where doctors take a samp...
Treatments
Treatment involves use of several antitubercular drugs at the same time, as it does for pulmonary tuberculosis. Treat...
Complications
Brain damage resulting from the infection may cause motor paralysis, seizures, mental impairment, and abnormal behavi...
Prevention
In areas where tuberculosis is more common, the BCG vaccine may help prevent severe forms of tuberculosis, such as me...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you suspect you or your child may have any form of meningitis. This condition...
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