Clinical Problem Solving: Management Conundrums in Tuberculous Meningitis
Tejas Bende, Partha Sarathi Jana, Shivraj Hunge, Ayesha Sunavala, Camilla Rodrigues, Rajeev Soman
Journal of Clinical Infectious Disease Society · 2024-04
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.
MeSH terms
- Intensive care medicine
- Tuberculosis
- Medicine
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Tuberculous meningitis
- Vasculitis
- Meningitis
- Infectious disease (medical specialty)
- Adverse effect
- Raised intracranial pressure
- Intracranial pressure
- Disease