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  • Title: Tuberculous meningitis--a case report.
    Author: Guziejko K, Czupryna P, Moniuszko A, Grygorczuk S, Kondrusik M, Zajkowska J, Pancewicz S.
    Journal: Przegl Epidemiol; 2013; 67(4):629-32, 717-9. PubMed ID: 24741908.
    Abstract:
    In this paper we present a case of a 58 years old male with a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis--tuberculous meningitis (TBM). Tuberculous meningitis is usually caused by hematogenous spread of Mycobacterium from lungs. The TBM is a severe disease with high mortality. The symptoms usually increase gradually and in the course of the disease 3 clinical stages (prodromal phase, phase of neurological symptoms and phase of paresis) may be differentiated. Cerebrospinal fluid examination, chest x-ray and sputum culture are crucial for diagnosis of TBM. The proper diagnosis and early causative treatment significantly improve the outcome of the disease.
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