Tuberculous Meningitis: A Detailed Review
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a medical emergency. This is the most severe form of tuberculosis (TB). Appropriate therapy and early diagnosis are critical to the result. If there is a high level of clinical suspicion, empirical antituberculosis therapy ought to be initiated. HIV testing must be performed on every patient. Numerous antituberculosis medications have poor penetration into the cerebrospinal fluid, and the selection of these medications is based on the pulmonary TB regimen. To guide pharmacological therapy in TBM, more evidence is needed. The host's genotype may affect the response to steroids, which should be given as an adjuvant therapy. Complications include stroke, hyponatremia, and hydrocephalus should be actively monitored.
Author: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR)
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W6893385588
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