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Central nervous system tuberculosis

Current Opinion in Neurology, 2021
Purpose of review Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis is the most devastating form of tuberculosis (TB), with mortality and or neurological sequelae in over half of individuals. We reviewed original research and systematic reviews published since 1 January 2019 for new developments in CNS TB pathophysiology, diagnosis ...
Sofiati, Dian, Ahmad Rizal, Ganiem, Arjan, van Laarhoven   +2 more
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Central Nervous System Tuberculosis

Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2014
Tuberculosis (TB) has shown a resurgence in nonendemic populations in recent years and accounts for 8 million deaths annually in the world. Central nervous system involvement is one of the most serious forms of this infection, acting as a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries.
Carlos, Torres, Roy, Riascos, Ramon, Figueroa, Rakesh K, Gupta   +3 more
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Central nervous system tuberculosis: MRI

Neuroradiology, 1994
The MRI findings of 18 proven cases of central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis were reviewed; 10 patients were seropositive for HIV. All had medical, laboratory, or surgical proof of CNS tuberculosis. Eleven patients had meningitis, of whom two also had arachnoiditis.
F, Kioumehr, M R, Dadsetan, S A, Rooholamini, A, Au   +3 more
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Central Nervous System Tuberculosis

Clinical Neuroradiology, 2018
As a result of multilateral migration and globalization in times of humanitarian crises, western countries face a possible increase in the incidence of central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS TB). The diagnosis of CNS TB is challenging and often delayed due to the manifold and often non-specific presentation of the disease.
Martin Alexander Schaller, Felix Wicke, Christian Foerch, Stefan Weidauer   +3 more
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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TUBERCULOSIS

Neurologic Clinics, 1999
Involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, particularly meningitis, is the most severe form of tuberculous infection. Parenchymal CNS involvement can occur in the form of tuberculoma or, more rarely, abscess. Although surgery was initially advocated as the mainstay of therapy, more recent evidence suggests that ...
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Central Nervous System Tuberculosis

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 2007
Abstract Although the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) has decreased in the United States, this infection is a formidable force worldwide. TB can have an insidious presentation, affecting multiple organ systems, including the central nervous system (CNS).
Barry Harris, Tara Morris
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