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Published on: August 11, 2008
Atypical presentation of tuberculosis meningitis: a case report
R D Souza1, D Franklin, J Simpson
1Medical Unit, Highland Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Inverness. raymonddsou@yahoo.com
Abstract:
A 19 year old woman presented with atypical symptoms of tuberculous meningitis. Meningitis is the most serious form of tuberculosis (TB) and it often presents with nonspecific signs and symptoms. Delayed diagnosis can result in rapid progression of neurological deficits and poor prognosis. Polymerase chain reaction and other nucleic acid amplification methods are becoming increasingly useful for the rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the cerebrospinal fluid. Early treatment reduces morbidity and mortality of this serious condition.
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