Tuberculous meningitis (patient information)

Tuberculous meningitis
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Tuberculous meningitis?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Overview

Tuberculous meningitis is an infection of the tissues covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges).

What causes Tuberculous meningitis?

Tuberculous meningitis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. The bacteria spread to the brain and spine from another site in the body. Tuberculous meningitis is a very rare disorder in the U.S.

Who is at highest risk?

Risk factors include a history of:

• AIDS
• Excessive alcohol use
• Pulmonary tuberculosis
• Weakened immune system

Where to find medical care for Tuberculous meningitis?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Tuberculous meningitis

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000650.htm