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TB meningitis is most common in children under five in areas of high TB incidence like Africa, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Mediterranean. TB meningitis requires hospital admission and individualized treatment with antibiotic combinations for at least one year to reduce resistance risks.

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TB meningitis is most common in children under five in areas of high TB incidence like Africa, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Mediterranean. TB meningitis requires hospital admission and individualized treatment with antibiotic combinations for at least one year to reduce resistance risks.

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Areas of the world that have a high incidence of TB:

Africa

South East Asia

Eastern Mediterranean

Western Pacific

Russia

China

South America

People working or travelling in these areas should seek advice about


BCG vaccination. In areas of the world where the incidence of TB is
high, TB meningitis is most common in children under five. Where the
incidence of TB is low, most TB meningitis cases are in adults.

How is TB meningitis treated?

Due to the slow progression and non-specific early symptoms of TB


meningitis, diagnosis can be difficult. However, research has shown
that early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the
outcome of the disease.

If treatment is started early, most people will make a good recovery


provided that the treatment course is completed

TB meningitis requires admission to hospital and close monitoring to


assess the progression of the disease

Each patient will be individually assessed and their care planned


accordingly. All patients will be given a combination of antibiotics to
treat the infection
In the UK, isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide and a fourth drug (e.g.
ethambutol) are usually given for the first two months, followed by
isoniazid and rifampicin for the next ten months. This combination is
given to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance developing

Treatment may vary according to the response of the individual


patient

Drug resistant TB meningitis may require long schedules of treatment


with a variety of alternative antibiotics. A steroid (e.g. prednisolone) is
also often recommended for the first few weeks of treatment

It is essential that the full course of treatment is completed. This will


reduce the risk of the disease returning and of the bacteria becoming
resistant to the antibiotics

Reference:

https://www.meningitisnow.org/meningitis-explained/what-is-meningitis/types-and-causes/tb-
meningitis/

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