Publications by authors named "Kadavil C Chacko"
Background: Tuberculous meningitis is the severest and commonest form of central nervous system tuberculosis causing high mortality and morbidity. We aim to study the clinical, biochemical, and radiological characteristics of tuberculous meningitis in adult patients in Qatar and to calculate the incidence.
Methods: A descriptive retrospective 7-year study was conducted at the Hamad General Hospital (the only tertiary referral center and sole health care provider for tuberculosis in Qatar) between the 1st of January 2006 and the 31st of December 2012, to describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, outcome, and the incidence of adult tuberculous meningitis in Qatar.
Article Synopsis
- Two cases of Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection were reported in expatriates from the Indian subcontinent who had used corticosteroids.
- The first patient experienced severe respiratory issues and intestinal complications, ultimately leading to death, while the second improved with treatment but later died from an underlying condition.
- The authors emphasize the need for heightened awareness and screening for this infection in patients from endemic regions who are undergoing immunosuppressive therapy due to the high mortality associated with the disease.