Epidemiology, clinical presentation, and predictors of outcome in nontuberculous mycobacterial central nervous system infection: a systematic review

Epidemiology, clinical presentation, and predictors of outcome in nontuberculous mycobacterial central nervous system infection: a systematic review

Abstract Background CNS manifestations represent an emerging facet of NTM infection with significant mortality. Due to protean presentation and low index of suspicion, many cases are often treated erroneously as tubercular meningitis or fungal infections. Objectives Literature on NTM CNS disease is...

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Main Authors: Durga Shankar Meena, Deepak Kumar, Vasudha Meena, Gopal Krishana Bohra, Vibhor Tak, Mahendra Kumar Garg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Nontuberculous mycobacteria
NTM
Central nervous system
Brain abscess
Meningitis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00546-4

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