abnormal mri brain Tuberculosis

Granulomatous Infection >

—Mycobacterium tuberculosis
— very young and very old persons are affected, with the highest incidence in the first 3 years of life
—Increased in incidence in immunocompromised patients, drug abusers, and patients with AIDS
—Tuberculous meningitis is the most frequent manifestation and tends to involve the basal leptomeninges.
Best diagnostic clue
o Basilar meningitis + extracerebral TB (pulmonary)
o Meningitis + parenchymal lesions highly suggestive.

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