Tubercular meningitis; TB meningitis
Tuberculous meningitis is an infection of the the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges).
See also:
Tuberculous meningitis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. The bacteria spreads to the brain from another site in the body.
Risk factors include a history of:
Tuberculous meningitis is a very rare disorder.
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