OBJECTIVES: The diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis is easily missed because the variety of symptoms give rise to problems with the differential diagnosis. MATERIAL: Five cases of difficult to diagnose tuberculous meningitis are presented. RESULTS: Several reasons for the diagnostic delay are highlighted. The fact that tuberculous meningitis is rather rare in developed countries contributes to this problem. Recommendations for a quick diagnosis are given. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis in developed countries is often made after a substantial delay. In case of suspicion on the diagnosis additional examination should be performed and treatment should be started immediately.
OBJECTIVES: The diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis is easily missed because the variety of symptoms give rise to problems with the differential diagnosis. MATERIAL: Five cases of difficult to diagnose tuberculous meningitis are presented. RESULTS: Several reasons for the diagnostic delay are highlighted. The fact that tuberculous meningitis is rather rare in developed countries contributes to this problem. Recommendations for a quick diagnosis are given. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis in developed countries is often made after a substantial delay. In case of suspicion on the diagnosis additional examination should be performed and treatment should be started immediately.
Authors: Jinseung Kim; Si Eun Kim; Bong Soo Park; Kyong Jin Shin; Sam Yeol Ha; Jinse Park; Sung Eun Kim; Kang Min Park Journal: J Clin Neurol Date: 2016-05-10 Impact factor: 3.077
Authors: Anne Piantadosi; Shibani S Mukerji; Pooja Chitneni; Tracey A Cho; Lisa A Cosimi; Deborah T Hung; Marcia B Goldberg; Pardis C Sabeti; Daniel R Kuritzkes; Yonatan H Grad Journal: Open Forum Infect Dis Date: 2017-07-28 Impact factor: 3.835