Clinical Profile, Yield of Cartridge-based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (GeneXpert), and Outcome in Children with Tubercular Meningitis.

Background: GeneXpert MTB/RIF is a test for early, rapid diagnosis of tubercular meningitis (TBM).

Aim: The aim of this article was to study the clinical profile, radiological features, yield of GeneXpert, neurosurgical interventions, and outcome of TBM in children.

Settings And Design: This was a retrospective and prospective observational study.