Eosinophilic meningitis is rare, commonly caused by invasion of the central nervous system by helminthes. The present case is that of a 10-year-old boy who presented with history of generalized pruritus not associated with skin eruptions, followed by pain and weakness of the extremities and loss of consciousness. Patient did not receive BCG vaccination. Initial clinical evaluation was suggestiv...

Tuberculosis remains a public-health problem in 2010 with 9 millions cases and 1,7 million deaths worldwide each year. Tuberculosis meningitis is rare (0.5 to 1%) but is associated with high mortality and disability among survivors. An early starting of treatment is crucial. Despite molecular biology methods, microbiological diagnosis remains a challenge for the biologist. We report here 2 case...

To study the efficiency of Polymerase Chain Reaction for the diagnosis of clinically suspected tuberculous meningitis, a rapid molecular technique was established. The conventional bacteriological methods rarely detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis in CSF and are of limited use in diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis (TBM). This double blind study was, therefore, directed to the molecular analysis ...

We present a case of tuberculous (TB) meningitis in nonimmunocompromised immigrant worker who initially presented with headache and later with generalized tonic clonic seizures and disseminated tuberculosis.

of such a degree of hydrocephalus that there seems to be scarcely aiy brain substance left. In many cases of tuberculous meningitis streptomycin seems to maintain the condition of the patient when treatment was commenced, but little subsequent improvement is seen. Such experiences support the case for the inclusion of some adjuvant antibacterial agent with the streptomycin, in the hope that a s...

Tuberculous meningitis may not be the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in non-endemic countries, but it is certainly the most dangerous form of meningitis with a high morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis is difficult and a delay in treatment initiation can lead to poor outcomes, including severe neurological disability. In the setting of world globalization and frequent travel to end...

Tuberculous meningitis is universally considered to be a fatal disease. Examples of spontaneous recovery have been reported, but they are rare and complete laboratory confirmation in most of these is lacking. In January, 1944, Schatz, Bugie, and Waksman2 reported the isolation of streptomycin. In November, 1944, Schatz and Waksmat3 demonstrated its marked bacteriostatic and bactericidal action ...

In spite of recent advances in understanding of disease, tuberculosis still remains a major health problem, particularly in developing countries[1]. Central nervous system tuberculosis may present as commonly encountered tuberculous meningitis or tuberculous mass lesions and rare tuberculous brain abscess (TBA).TBA are rarely encountered even in countries where CNS tuberculosis is relatively co...

Using a combination of aspirin, anti-tuberculosis drugs and steroids may help to reduce the number of strokes and deaths in patients with tuberculous meningitis.