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Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a severe form of tuberculosis affecting the central nervous system, primarily seen in children and individuals with risk factors like HIV and malnutrition. The disease progresses through stages, leading to symptoms such as fever, neck stiffness, and potentially fatal complications if untreated. Diagnosis involves clinical history, CSF analysis, and imaging, with treatment requiring a combination of antibiotics and corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and improve outcomes.
- Author
- Dr.P.Natarajan
- Language
- EN