Aids for the early diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis (TBM)

Mortality and morbidity rates associated with tuberculous meningitis (TBM) are substantial. The average duration of the untreated disease from onset to death is about 17 days. The prognosis of TBM is known to correlate with the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis and commencement of chemot...

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Main Author: Ramkissoon, Arthi.
Other Authors: Coovadia, Hoosen Mahomed.
Language:en
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10413/2040