TB Research

[Tuberculous Meningitis in Which Inflammation Cannot Be Adequately Suppressed by Standard Therapy: How to Think and Treat].

Tetsuya Abe, T Fukusako

PubMed · 2022-05

Abstract

Tuberculous meningitis is the most severe form of tuberculosis and often causes critical illness with high mortality. Treatment should be initiated without waiting for a definitive diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis. Although we often experience treatment-resistant tuberculous meningitis, it is important to continue examination and treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Tuberculous meningitis
  • Medicine
  • Tuberculosis
  • Meningitis
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Pediatrics