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How Can Tuberculous Meningitis In A Child Be Treated?
Hi Doctor! There is my nephew 4 yrs old diagnosed with tuberculo menangitis. And he is taking recommended medications since 2 months. And recently just 1 week back he went through repeated ct scan and got that there is hydrocephalus along with brain tuberculoma has been also developed. I want to know its reason and treatment. Thank you!
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Suresh's Response
tb meningitis causes obstructiin to csf flowwhich causes hydrocephalus due to involvement of basal areas in tb.he must use att 8 to 9 mnths course.if headache is severe ventriculoperitoneal shunt may be useful.
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How Can Tuberculous Meningitis In A Child Be Treated?
tb meningitis causes obstructiin to csf flowwhich causes hydrocephalus due to involvement of basal areas in tb.he must use att 8 to 9 mnths course.if headache is severe ventriculoperitoneal shunt may be useful.