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Do you consider bilateral infarcts in caudate, thalamus and left internal capsule a common complication after tb meningitis at age of 22. is this severe damage? i know many patients who recovered full

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Should improve: Age a big advantage and in spite of small strokes, which can be seen in multiple brain infections, should see steady and gradual improvements over next 12-18 months. The brain does have capacity to cope, recover, and establish alternative pathways.

Answered 5/26/2014

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A member asked:

Do you consider bilateral infarcts in caudate, thalamus and left internal capsule a common complication after tb meningitis at age of 22. is this severe damage? i know many patients who recovered full

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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