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Clinical Problem Solving: Management Conundrums in Tuberculous Meningitis

Published:2024-04 Issue:2 Volume:2 Page:94-96
ISSN:2950-4392
Container-title:Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease Society
language:en
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Author:

Bende Tejas¹,Jana Partha¹,Hunge Shivraj²,Sunavala Ayesha³,Rodrigues Camilla⁴,Soman Rajeev¹

Affiliation:

1. Department of Infectious Diseases, Jupiter Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India

2. Department of Neurology, Jupiter Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India

3. Department of Infectious Diseases, P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

4. Department of Microbiology, P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Tuberculosis involving the central nervous system is a treacherous disease. Resistant TB, vasculitis, raised intracranial pressure, and paradoxical response add to the problems faced by the patient. Adverse effects of drugs, interactions, and uncertainties in management mean that a multidisciplinary approach involving infectious diseases physician, neurologist, and microbiologist is needed for optimal management.

Publisher

Medknow

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