Case study on Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM)

Anitha Martin; Abhay Singh

doi:10.30574/wjarr.2022.16.1.1075

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Case study on Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM)

Anitha Martin * and Abhay Singh

Rohilkhand College of Nursing, Bareilly International University, Bareilly U.P. India.

Case Study

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 16(01), 643â€“646

Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2022.16.1.1075

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2022.16.1.1075

Publication history

Received on 13 September 2022; revised on 18 October 2022; accepted on 21 October 2022

Abstract

Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM) is an inflammation of the meninges (membrane) around the brain or spinal cord and itâ€™s caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The clinical features are headaches, behavioral changes, Fever, stiff neck, vomiting and for older children and adults progress from irritability to confusion, drowsiness and stupor. Itâ€™s diagnosed by Examination of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis, blood culture, chest X-ray, CT scan of the head and skin test for tuberculosis (PPD skin test. TB meningitis treatment includes isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide and moxifloxacin or levofloxacin and Corticosteroids.

Keywords

Tuberculous Meningitis; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; Fever; Cerebrospinal fluid

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Anitha Martin and Abhay Singh. Case study on Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM). World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 16(1), 643-646. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2022.16.1.1075

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