Hydrocephalus Caused by Tuberculous Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Young Adult: A Case Report.

Published in: International medical case reports journal (2023)

We report a fatal case of tuberculous meningitis in an immunocompetent patient. Healthcare practitioners must be trained to identify and diagnose tuberculous meningitis promptly. Early treatment of tuberculous meningitis based on clinical diagnosis and symptoms improves clinical outcomes.

Keyphrases

cerebrospinal fluid
healthcare
young adults
primary care
subarachnoid hemorrhage
resistance training
brain injury
smoking cessation