Associate Professor, Department of Pulmonology, Sree Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India
Emphasises Necessity Early Detection ,Treatment Tuberculous Meningitis ,

Tuberculosis has a high global incidence rate, particularly in poorer countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that according to 2013 figures, there were 9 million people 1.5 people newly diagnosed with tuberculosis. Approximately one million of these instances resulted in death. Tuberculosis is the second highest cause of death in the India. In the area of infectious diseases, death is one of the most common causes of death .In the aftermath of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS). The incidence rate in India was 78.23 percent. A 28-year-old ex-factory worker patient worker) was admitted to HUSM's medical centre. Ward with on-and-off, long-term complaints. One-month fevers, generalized limb pain. Dysphagia (choking) and weakness for two weeks for one week while ingesting solid food).She resembles her parents' descriptions of her. Changes in conduct had occurred, and he had become socially isolated and had been through a lot. One month previously, there had been an increase in cognitive decline. Appetite, as well as generalized upper and lower limb numbness a shortcoming. TBM is a rare form of tuberculosis manifestation in affluent countries, although it is still a major problem in underdeveloped nations. This patient's diagnosis of TBM was made purely on the basis of her clinical symptoms, CSF PCR results, and clinical improvements with anti-TB medication. TBM must be confirmed with a CSF test. TBM in CSF examination typically reveals lymphocytic predominant pleocytosis, increased protein levels, and low glucose levels. The patient's CSF values, on the other hand, do not match the normal TBM findings. This is a very uncommon symptom of tuberculous meningitis. It emphasises the necessity of early detection and treatment to lessen the severity of the condition and enhance clinical outcomes for people with impairments

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