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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2019, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (4): 371-376.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-6621.2019.04.002

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Some opinions and problems on the treatment of tuberculous meningitis

Yan MA,Wei-wei GAO()   

  1. Beijing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Research Institute/Clinical Center on Tuberculosis, China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 101149, China
  • Received:2018-12-20 Online:2019-04-10 Published:2019-04-08
  • Contact: Wei-wei GAO E-mail:gwwjys@sina.com

Abstract:

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is most serious type of TB with high mortality and disability rate. With the emergence of new epidemic characteristics of tuberculosis, such as high drug resistance rate and concurrent HIV infection, treatment of TBM faces serious challenges, and comprehensive treatment measures should be taken to improve the treatment effect of TBM. The author discussed the existing problems in the treatment of tuberculous meningitis, and the comprehensive treatment methods and their rational application combined with literature and clinical experience.

Key words: Tuberculosis, meningeal, Thinking, Comments, Comprehensive therapy