A Case of Aseptic Meningitis Presenting With Widespread Non-Dermatomal Neuropathic Pain. [PDF]
J Gen Fam MedABSTRACT Aseptic meningitis occasionally causes neuropathic pain in a dermatomal distribution, but widespread non‐dermatomal pain is extremely rare. We report a case of a 62‐year‐old man with ulcerative colitis who developed neuropathic pain involving the head, trunk, and limbs.
Komoda J.
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Leptomeningitis in a person with radiologically isolated syndrome and latent tuberculosis. A case report with implications for clinical research [PDF]
, 2018 A 39-year-old man, followed with serial MRI of CNS for a radiologically isolate syndrome (RIS, a recently described condition considered a subclinical form of MS), was hospitalized for the occurrence of a leptomeningitis. Routine blood tests and contrast
Bozzao, Alessandro +8 more
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, 2009 Purpose of reviewIntestinal tuberculosis (TB) is increasing due partly to the HIV pandemic. Its clinical presentation mimics inflammatory conditions such as Crohn's disease and malignancies, which are becoming more prevalent, so the diagnosis is ...
Donoghue, HD, Holton, J
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Miliary Tuberculosis with Meningitis [PDF]
Practical Neurology, 2002 A 25-year-old woman presented to the Centre for Tropical Diseases, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a 1 month history of headache, fever, and vomiting. On examination her Glasgow coma score was 14/15. Her neck was stiff, and she had a right lateral rectus palsy (Fig. 1).
Thwaites, G, Farrar, J
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Human tuberculosis - an ancient disease, as elucidated by ancient microbial biomolecules [PDF]
, 2009 Tuberculosis is a major cause of death but infected people with effective immunity may remain healthy for years, suggesting long-term coexistence of host and pathogen.
Donoghue, HD
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Demographic characteristics of patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Germany [PDF]
, 2008 The aim of the present study was to determine the demographics of patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Germany. Data on 26,302 tuberculosis cases from a national survey carried out during the period 1996-2000 were analysed.
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Psychosis secondary to tuberculosis meningitis [PDF]
BMJ Case Reports, 2016 We report a case of a 19-year-old immunocompetent Malay woman who presented with a worsening psychotic disorder of 1-year duration. She initially presented with social isolation with subsequent mutism and stupor. Physical examination revealed a stuporous, emaciated, dehydrated woman with Glasgow Coma Scale of 11/15 (E4V2M5).
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First insights into the phylogenetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Nepal [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in Nepal. Strain variation in Mycobacterium tuberculosis may influence the outcome of TB infection and disease. To date, the phylogenetic diversity of M.
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Intracranial tuberculous mass lesions treated with thalidomide in an immunocompetent child from a low tuberculosis endemic country: A case report [PDF]
, 2018 Rationale: Tuberculous meningitis is a highly morbid, often fatal disease. Patient concern: We describe a case of an Italian child. Diagnoses: we diagnosed early a Tuberculous meningitis complicated by the occurrence of hydrocephalus, stroke, and ...
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Immunological diagnosis as an adjunctive tool for an early diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis of an immune competent child in a low tuberculosis endemic country: A case report [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Pediatric tuberculous meningitis is a highly morbid, often fatal disease. Its prompt diagnosis and treat - ment saves lives, in fact delays in the initiation of therapy have been associated with high mortality rates. Case presentation:
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