Meningitis - tuberculous
Alternate Names : Tubercular meningitis, TB meningitis
Treatment
Treatment involves several antitubercular drugs at the same time, as it does for pulmonary tuberculosis. Treatment usually lasts for at least 12 months. Systemic steroids may also be used.
Prognosis (Expectations)
Tuberculous meningitis is life-threatening if untreated. Long-term follow-up is needed to detect repeated infections (recurrences).
Complications
Brain damage resulting from the infection may cause: - Abnormal behavior
- Mental impairment
- Motor paralysis
- Seizures
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you suspect you or your child may have any form of meningitis. This condition can rapidly cause disability or death. Call your health care provider if symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment, or if new symptoms develop.
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