Andressa Lorena Ieque, Carolina Trevisolli Palomo, Deborah de Castro Moreira, Jean Eduardo Meneguello, Letícia Sayuri Murase, Lincoln Luís Silva, Vanessa Pietrowski Baldin, Katiany Rizzieri Caleffi-Ferracioli, Vera Lucia Dias Siqueira, Rosilene Fressatti Cardoso, Jorge Juarez Vieira Teixeira, Regiane Bertin De Lima Scodro
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Abstract
Aim: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is one of the most severe clinical forms of tuberculosis (TB). Since epidemiological studies can contribute to TB control, we conducted a review and meta-analysis of epidemiological publications of adults TBM cases in countries with high incidence of TB.Materials & methods: The search resulted in 11,855 articles, in which 21 ultimately were included in our review and 15 in our meta-analysis.Results: TBM mortality was 25% with death rates of 70% in Africa. The review showed different and non-concordant diagnostic techniques and treatment schemes.Conclusion: Adults living in the African region are at high risk of death from TBM, highlighting an urgent need of guidelines to support diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately, to reduce mortality.
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