Study on CSF Chloride Level-A Predictor of Mortality in TBM
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Tubercular meningitis(TBM) is very common problem in paediatrics age group.It occurs when tubercle bacilli invades the membrane or the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.Till now there is no such geniuine predictor has been found to predict the mortality in TBM.The CSF chloride in these patients have been done to see its any association with mortality in TBM.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Antony Kisku, Dr. Kiran Kumar M. N. , Dr. M. R. Akhouri
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