Acute onset and rapid progression of tubercular meningitis and ischemic infarcts in an immune competent patient. (P1.317)

Conclusions:TB meningitis is a severe and frequently fatal cause of meningitis and vasculopathy. While well characterized and often on the initial differential for chronic meningitis, it is rarely encountered as a cause of acute meningitis in an immunocompetent population in the US. In this particular case rapid progression and likely secondary vasculopathy with brainstem infarcts precluded timely diagnosis and directed treatment.Disclosure: Dr. Utigard has nothing to disclose. Dr. Katyshev has nothing to disclose. Dr. Isada has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dani has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Utigard, E., Katyshev, V., Isada, C., Dani, D. Tags: Autoimmunity with Infection, Syphilis, Lyme, Tuberculosis, and other Bacteria Source Type: research