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[[Tuberculous meningitis]] is an infection of the tissues covering the [[brain]] and [[spinal cord]] ([[meninges]]). | [[Tuberculous meningitis]] is an infection of the tissues covering the [[brain]] and [[spinal cord]] ([[meninges]]). | ||
==What are the symptoms of | ==What are the symptoms of Tuberculous meningitis?== | ||
==What causes | ==What causes Tuberculous meningitis?== | ||
==Who is at highest risk?== | ==Who is at highest risk?== | ||
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==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
==Where to find medical care for | ==Where to find medical care for Tuberculous meningitis?== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2] ;
Overview
Tuberculous meningitis is an infection of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges).
What are the symptoms of Tuberculous meningitis?
What causes Tuberculous meningitis?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Tuberculous meningitis?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Condition
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000650.htm