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An Examination of Lumbar and Ventricular Cerebrospinal Fluid Findings in Children with Tuberculous Meningitis and Hydrocephalus

Background: Childhood tuberculous meningitis (TBM) has poor outcomes. These are often associated with delayed diagnosis because early diagnosis and treatment is challenging. Existing diagnostic criteria use CSF characteristics to suspect TBM. However, lumbar and ventricular CSF may differ. These dif...

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Main Author: Mwenda, Lona Albertha
Other Authors: Figaji, Anthony
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health 2020
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