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Tuberculous Meningitis Across the Lifespan

  • By

  • Rentia Lourens

  • Gabriela Singh

  • Tracy Arendse

  • Guy Thwaites

  • Ursula Rohlwink

  • April 8, 2025

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    Tuberculous meningitis is the most lethal form of tuberculosis, with significant age-related differences in presentation and outcomes.

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    Children under 5 years are particularly vulnerable, facing higher risks of dissemination and neurological disability due to an immature immune system.

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    Adults, especially those with HIV and older individuals, have increased mortality rates and require more research on neurocognitive disabilities.

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    Differences in clinical characteristics between age groups highlight the need for age-specific interventions in managing tuberculous meningitis.

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    The pathogenesis of tuberculous meningitis is consistent across ages, but unique factors in children and adults influence disease outcomes.

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Tuberculous Meningitis Across the Lifespan

  • by Rentia Lourens, Gabriela Singh, Tracy Arendse, Guy Thwaites, Ursula Rohlwink

  • April 8, 2025

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