Tubercular meningitis
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Tubercular meningitis | Glossaries - Disabilities Glossaries Description - An A to Z glossary of disabilities An infection of the tissues which layer the brain and spinal cord caused by a form of bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria can spread to the brain and the spine from other parts of the body. Those with the illness stand a greater chance of developing HIV and AIDS as well as Pulmonary tuberculosis – a bacterial infection which affects the lung. Symptoms of Tubercular meningitis include fevers, tiredness, vomiting, headaches, sensitivity to light and a change of mental status. Hits - 328 |