Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

National Institute for Medical Research, Muhimbili Medical Research Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Publications

• Case Report   
  Diagnostic Challenge of Tuberculous Meningitis with Tuberculoma in a Newly Diagnosed HIV Infected Patient ART Naïve
  Author(s): Rehema H. Simbauranga*, Sokoine Kivuyo, Fadhili M. Lyimo and Sayoki Mfinanga
  
  Tuberculous meningitis is a subacute disease with symptoms that may persist for several weeks before diagnosis. It can clinically present similarly to other forms of meningitis and this often leads to a delay in treatment. Detection of Mycobacteria Tuberculosis in cerebral spinal fluid remains the gold standard. However, there is low positive rate of mycobacterial detection. Treatment should be initiated as soon as clinical suspicion is supported by initial CSF findings after excluding other causes such as bacteria and fungus... Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2155-6113.2021.12.856

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