Case study on Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM)
Rohilkhand College of Nursing, Bareilly International University, Bareilly U.P. India.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 16(01), 643–646
Article DOI: 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 it’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. It’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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