Internal MedicineNeurology
Tuberculous meningitis
Tuberculous meningitis
Disease overview
Tuberculous meningitis is a meningeal inflammation caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, predominantly affecting children and young adults, with a higher incidence in winter and spring.
The...
Detailed description
Tuberculous meningitis is a meningeal inflammation caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, predominantly affecting children and young adults, with a higher incidence in winter and spring.
The main symptoms include low-grade fever, night sweats, headache, loss of appetite, and nuchal rigidity. Children often experience nausea, vomiting, and convulsions.
Disease information
Disease name
Tuberculous meningitis
English name
Tuberculous meningitis
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Neurology
Related departments
Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Tuberculosis
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