In-hospital mortality of intermittent vs daily antitubercular regimen in patients with meningeal tuberculosis--a retrospective study.

Introduction: The Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP), the State-run Tuberculosis Control Initiative of the Government of India, recommends intermittent thrice a week Directly Observed Treatment Short course (DOTS) both during intensive phase and continuation phase for a total of nine months for tubercular meningitis. However, most recent guidelines recommend daily regimen.

Objective: Assessment of the in-hospital mortality in patients with meningeal tuberculosis.

Predictors of mortality in patients with meningeal tuberculosis.

Background: Meningeal tuberculosis (TB) has higher mortality compared to other forms of central nervous system TB. However, data on predictors of mortality is limited.

Aims: To determine the predictors of mortality in patients with meningeal TB.