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Panic disorder with agoraphobia following tuberculous meningitis
1Department of Behavioural Sciences, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Al-Khod, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Singapore Medical Journal
|December 1, 1996
Summary
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) can lead to brain damage, potentially causing panic disorder with agoraphobia (PDA). This case highlights the link between TBM recovery and the onset of PDA, emphasizing the need for further research.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Brain damage is a known risk factor for developing panic disorder.
- Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) can cause significant neurological sequelae, including brain damage.