Childhood Tuberculous Meningitis

Authors

  • Buppha Paisarnnant, M.D. Division of Pediatrics, Dumnoensaduak Hospital, Ratchaburi

Abstract

          A 8 years old boy presented with high grade fever, headache, and drowsiness. He had history of miliary tuberculosis but inadequate treatment. Physical examination showed sign of meningeal irritation and increase intracranial pressure. The CSF was lymphocyte predominate, high protein, low glucose and PCR for TB was positive. He was treated with 2 HRZE/7 HR regimen. After 10 months follow up he had normal function.

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2018-07-29

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Paisarnnant B. Childhood Tuberculous Meningitis. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Jul. 29 [cited 2025 Dec. 29];24(1):13-9. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/137060

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Case Report