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What to expect with 21 yr old fiancee after tb meningitis in july 2013 she is facing mild hemiparesis in right side. she can move it but has weakness in grasping? her last mri says lacunar infarcts??

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Difficult issue: Therapy may help prevent loss of present function and improve some functions. At a year since the injury, expect the level of function now to remain constant. Brain injury tends to produce permanent disabilities.

Answered 6/24/2016

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A member asked:

What to expect with 21 yr old fiancee after tb meningitis in july 2013 she is facing mild hemiparesis in right side. she can move it but has weakness in grasping? her last mri says lacunar infarcts??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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