The current global situation for tuberculous meningitis: epidemiology, diagnostics, treatment and outcomes

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) results from dissemination of M. tuberculosis to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and meninges. Ischaemia, hydrocephalus and raised intracranial pressure frequently result, leading to extensive brain injury and neurodisability. The global burden of TBM is unclear and it is...

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Autores principales: Seddon, James A, Tugume, Lillian, Solomons, Regan, Prasad, Kameshwar, Bahr, Nathan C
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: F1000 Research Limited 2019
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Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7029758/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32118118
http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15535.1

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7029758/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32118118
http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15535.1

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