[Tubercular meningitis and encephalitis in adults--own experience].

Pneumonol Alergol Pol

Kliniki Chorób Zakaźnych dla Dorosłych Instytutu Chorób Zakaźnych i Pasozytniczych AM w Warszawie.

Published: September 1993

Diagnostic, clinical and therapeutical problems of tuberculous meningitis and encephalitis have been discussed on a basis of clinical observation of 67 patients. In the early phase of disease the diagnosis is based on clinical parameters and results of cerebrospinal fluid examinations. Authors suggest a shortage of time treatment under 12 months.

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