The following features are indicative of Tuberculosis of nervous system:
fever
stiff neck
seizures
nausea
vomiting
headache
malaise
anorexia
fatigue
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Common Causes of Tuberculosis of nervous system
The following are the most common causes of Tuberculosis of nervous system:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria
Risk Factors for Tuberculosis of nervous system
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Tuberculosis of nervous system:
high risk in children's than adults
HIV-coinfection
malnutrition
alcoholism
malignancies
Prevention of Tuberculosis of nervous system
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Tuberculosis of nervous system. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
get Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination
Occurrence of Tuberculosis of nervous system
Common Gender
Tuberculosis of nervous system can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis of nervous system
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Tuberculosis of nervous system:
Smear examination: To detect the tubercle bacilli in the CSF
CT scan (Computed tomography): It helps to diagnose tuberculous meningitis
Complications of Tuberculosis of nervous system if untreated
Yes, Tuberculosis of nervous system causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Tuberculosis of nervous system is left untreated:
hydrocephalus
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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