Tuberculous meningitis: a diagnostic challenge

Diego Lozano Durán1,
Alba Molina Ureba2,
Leona María Manzano Kubandt3

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37980/im.journal.rspp.20252353

Keywords:

meningitis, tuberculosis, hydrocephalus, seizures

Abstract

Tuberculous meningitis is the most devastating form of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, relatively frequent in pediatric patients. We present a clinical case of an infant of 11-months not vaccinated, who lives in an endemic area of tuberculosis, with fever, vomiting and neurological impairment for an unknown period. After several diagnostics testing, treatments and even a hospital transfer she was diagnosed of tuberculous meningitis, starting specific treatment but having important neurological disabilities. This case show us the importance of early diagnosis and treatment on this disease.

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2025-05-01

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Case reports