Prevalence of Seizures in Patients With Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM) and Their Clinical Outcomes.

Background The diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is challenging, as it requires a high level of clinical suspicion and robust efforts to manage complications. Aim The study focussed on the early detection of seizures and their functional and final outcome with etiological workup radiologically and on lab investigations. Design and methods This was a prospective observational study, in which 100 suspected TBM patients were enrolled based on Lancet consensus criteria at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, from August 2022 to December 2023.