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Undernutrition as Risk Factor of Hydrocephalus Prevalence in Children with Tuberculous Meningitis [PDF]

Althea Medical Journal, 2017
Background: Hydrocephalus is the most frequent neurological complication in children with tuberculous meningitis. Tuberculosis infection cannot be separated from nutritional status.
John Patria Maruli Sinaga, Nelly Amalia Risan, Uni Gamayani   +2 more
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CSF ADA Determination in Early Diagnosis of Tuberculous Meningitis in HIV-Infected Patients [PDF]

Scientifica, 2016
Tuberculous and Cryptococcal meningitis are common in HIV patients. A highly specific and sensitive rapid test for diagnosis of Tuberculous meningitis especially in setting of HIV is not available in developing countries where the burden of disease is ...
Gopal Chandra Ghosh, Brijesh Sharma, B. B. Gupta   +2 more
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Tuberculous Meningitis in Children: Reducing the Burden of Death and Disability [PDF]

Pathogens, 2021
Tuberculous meningitis disproportionately affects young children. As the most devastating form of tuberculosis, it is associated with unacceptably high rates of mortality and morbidity even if treated.
Julie Huynh, Yara-Natalie Abo, Karen du Preez, Regan Solomons, Kelly E Dooley, James A Seddon   +5 more
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A Rare Case of Wolfram Syndrome Presenting With Tuberculous Meningitis: A Case Report. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Wolfram syndrome is an extremely rare condition composed of a tetrad of diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and deafness. When concurrently presenting with another condition, such as tuberculous meningitis, the widespread range of resulting symptoms delays the establishment of diagnosis and treatment, which results in ...
Khan N, Ashraf MU, Khan S, Khan A, Shahzad H, Habib M, Kamal A.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Global burden of tuberculous meningitis in children aged 0-14 years in 2019: a mathematical modelling study. [PDF]

Lancet Glob Health
Background: Tuberculous meningitis is fatal if untreated and can lead to lifelong neurological sequelae. However, to our knowledge, there are no data on the number of children affected by this disease.
du Preez K, Jenkins HE, Martinez L, Chiang SS, Dlamini SS, Dolynska M, Aleksandrin A, Kobe J, Graham SM, Hesseling AC, Starke JR, Seddon JA, Dodd PJ.   +12 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Role of Cerebrospinal Fluid Lactate and C-Reactive Protein in Differential Diagnosis of Meningitis in Adults [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019
Introduction: Differentiating various types of meningitis is still a challenge as yield of microbiological tests are generally low in these disorders. Aim: To find out the role of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) lactate and CSF C-reactive Protein (CRP) for the
Pediakkal M Jabir, V Valappil Ashraf, Thekkedath Manojan   +2 more
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A Diagnostic Formula for Discrimination of Tuberculous and Bacterial Meningitis Using Clinical and Laboratory Features

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2020
Background: The discrimination of tuberculous meningitis and bacterial meningitis remains difficult at present, even with the introduction of advanced diagnostic tools.
Yun Yang, Xin-Hui Qu, Kun-Nan Zhang, Xiao-Mu Wu, Xin-Rong Wang, An Wen, Ling-Juan Li   +6 more
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The relation of BCG vaccination and severe malnutrition with the occurrence of tuberculous meningitis

Paediatrica Indonesiana, 2016
Objectives To assess BCG vaccination and nutritional states in children with tuberculous meningitis and their relations with the occurrence of tuberculous meningitis.
Nofareni Nofareni, Bistok Saing, Ridwan M. Daulay, Bidasari Lubis   +3 more
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CSF Proteins as Discreminatory Markers of Tubercular and Pyogenic Meningitis [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2013
Introduction: Meningitis is still a major cause of illness in many parts of the world. Though substantial improvement has been occurred in the diagnosis of meningitis, conclusive differentiation between tubercular and pyogenic meningitis remains to ...
Ravi Shekhar, J. Rama Rao, K. Ambika Devi, R Babu Rao   +3 more
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Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid adenosine deaminase level in tuberculous meningitis and validation of sensitivity and specificity [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Tuberculous meningitis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries especially in India. The mortality associated with tuberculous meningitis is very high if not detected early and meticulous treatment is not given.
A. P., Shibeesh, Beevi B., Kadeeja, Kumar K. K., Sarosh, S. M., Sarin, Valliyot, Balakrishnan   +4 more
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