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Tuberculous Meningitis in Pediatric Patients: Diagnosis, Clinical Course, and Outcomes in the Modern Era

2026-07-31

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Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a critically severe form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in pediatric patients. Presents a significant diagnostic challenge during the early stages of clinical manifestation. Delayed recognition of meningeal tuberculous inflammation leads to the involvement of the brain parenchyma (encephalitis) and may result in irreversible neurological sequelae. <h4>Objective:</h4> To evaluate the...

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DOI: 10.20944/preprints202607.2285.v1

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