Meningitis - tuberculousFrom our partner site on diet & exercise, MyDietExercise.com.
Tuberculous meningitis is an infection of the meninges (membranes covering the brain and spinal cord) caused by the bacteria that causes tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Alternative Names: Tubercular meningitis, TB meningitis Causes, incidence, and risk factors: advertisement Tuberculous meningitis is caused by spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from another site in the body. The onset of symptoms is usually gradual. Risk factors include a history of pulmonary tuberculosis, excessive alcohol use, AIDS, and/or other disorders that compromise the immune system. Tuberculous meningitis is a very rare disorder.
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