Tuberculous Meningitis: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy

By Jerome Chin (Author)

Tuberculous Meningitis: Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy is a crucial resource that delves into the most common and deadliest manifestation of tuberculosis affecting the central nervous system. This exhaustive manual provides up-to-date reviews on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of tuberculous meningitis in both adults and children.

Comprehensive Coverage of Diagnosis and Treatment

This medical guide offers extensive guidance on treating drug-sensitive and drug-resistant tuberculosis, as well as tuberculous meningitis. The initial chapters on immunopathology and epidemiology provide valuable insights for clinicians and researchers seeking to develop innovative strategies for diagnosing and treating tuberculous meningitis.

Written by a team of international contributors from countries most affected by tuberculosis, this manual provides:

• Clinical and neuroimaging features of tuberculous meningitis
• Laboratory methods for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Reviews of international and national guidelines for treating tuberculosis and tuberculous meningitis

Publishing details:

Published by: Elsevier Science

Publication Date: April 15, 2020

Language: English

ISBN: 9780128188255 (Hardcover) | 9780128188262 (eBook)

This indispensable manual is a must-have for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking to improve their understanding and management of tuberculous meningitis.