Case study on Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM)

Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM) is an inflammation of the meninges (membrane) around the brain or spinal cord and it’s caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The clinical features are headaches, behavioral changes, Fever, stiff neck, vomiting and for older children and adults progress from irritability to confusion, drowsiness and stupor. It’s diagnosed by Examination of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis, blood culture, chest X-ray, CT scan of the head and skin test for tuberculosis (PPD skin test. TB meningitis treatment includes isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide and moxifloxacin or levofloxacin and   Corticosteroids.