Background The sustainable development goals aim to improve health for all by 2030. They
incorporate ambitious goals regarding tuberculosis (TB), which may be a significant cause of …

Although the occurrence of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) in children is relatively rare, but it
is associated with higher rates of mortality and severe morbidity. The peak incidence of TBM …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) is considered one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide
and the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB …

Background Understanding the explanations behind unsuccessful treatment outcomes in
tuberculosis (TB) patients is important to improve treatment success. Treatment completion …

Background Sichuan is a province located in southwestern China, which have a higher
incidence of tuberculosis (TB). This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological and clinical …

Objectives: To assess the frequency, interventions, and outcomes of children presenting with
traumatic brain injury or infectious encephalopathy in low-resource settings. Design …

To evaluate the value of miR-29a expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC)
and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the diagnosis of pediatric tuberculous meningitis (TBM). Our …

Background Tuberculous meningitis is a serious public health problem, particularly in low-
income countries. It is associated with high rates of mortality and morbidity. The outcome of …

Introduction: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a manifestation of extrapulmonary
tuberculosis (EPTB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). The central nervous …

As early diagnosis of childhood tuberculous meningitis cannot rely on mycobacterial
confirmation, clinical, cerebrospinal fluid and neuroimaging features are essential. We …