| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3404942 | International Journal of Mycobacteriology | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Tuberculous ventriculitis is an inflammatory infection of the ventricular system of the brain, and is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. We herein present the case of an immunocompromised patient with brain tuberculomas who developed ventriculitis during treatment. The patient was successfully treated with a high dose of steroid, long-term antituberculosis drugs, and aggressive supportive care.
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Authors
Siavash Vaziri, Saeed Soleiman-Meigooni, Jalil Rajabi, Ali Asgari,