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Can somone with no early symptoms of tb get tb meningitis & go unconscious just after few days of severe headache. my friend is diagnosed wid tbm.

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Dr. Atif Haque answered

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yes: Central nervous system manifestations of TB can be the initial presentation of TB in some patients. Diagnosis is on spinal tap.

Dr Farooq agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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meningitis : Tb meningitis is a very serious condition. It can overtake the nervous system and cause alteration of awareness, loss of consciousness, seizures, etc. A full course of treatment is very important.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/18/2016

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A member asked:

Can somone with no early symptoms of tb get tb meningitis & go unconscious just after few days of severe headache. my friend is diagnosed wid tbm.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Atif Haque answered

Dr Farooq agreed

Dr. Osman Farooq answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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