Tuberculous Meningitis
In children the onset of tuberculous meningitis is is so insidious that it may be two weeks before the parents realise that the illness is serious.
Initial symptoms include lassitude, anorexia and constipation.
Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM) is a form of meningitis characterized by inflammation of the membranes (meninges) around the brain or spinal cord and caused by a specific bacterium known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Tuberculous meningitis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. The bacteria spreads to the brain from another site in the body.
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Tuberculous meningitis is sometimes seen in newly infected children. This form of the disease is a life-threatening condition.
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M. tuberculosis can infect the meninges (the main membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord). This can be devastating, leading to permanent impairment and death.
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TB can spread to the heart (tuberculous pericarditis) or the base of the brain (tuberculous meningitis). Delayed treatment can result in irreparable brain damage. Tuberculous meningitis can also result in a brain tumor (tuberculoma).
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In cases of suspected tuberculous Meningitis, a spinal tap may be done.
Another test, called a PPD, is usually administered to anyone suspected of having TB. See the section below labeled "Prevention" for more details.
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis: See: Tuberculosis, extrapulmonary. See also: Tuberculous meningitis.
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is supported by clinical trials and anecdotal reports.) BCG vaccination does not ensure against exposure to and development of tuberculous disease, but offers significant protection against serious and widespread invasion (eg, tuberculous meningitis).
Tuberculoma-A tumor-like mass in the brain that sometimes develops as a complication of tuberculous meningitis.
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Complications resulting from immunosuppressive treatments, such as cryptococcal and tuberculous meningitis, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, and inclusion body myositis, may be fatal for a small percentage of individuals.
and Ke4laX', head), a term applied to disease of the brain which is attended with excessive effusion of fluid into its cavities. It exists in two forms - acute and chronic hydrocephalus. Acute hydrocephalus is another name for tuberculous meningitis ...
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