Tuberculous Meningitis
Tuberculous meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, caused by the tuberculosis bacterium. It usually develops gradually and requires careful attention.
Common symptoms: persistent headache, fever, neck stiffness, drowsiness, nausea, and changes in alertness that progress over time.
When to see a doctor? With a severe, prolonged headache along with fever, neck stiffness, or confusion, care should be sought without delay.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist and the internist are trained to evaluate and follow up on this type of nervous system infection. If these signs appear, the most prudent course is to seek care promptly so a professional can assess the case in time.
Data on 17 doctors who treat tuberculous meningitis
Specialties that treat tuberculous meningitis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tuberculous meningitis
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dra. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dr. José Ivan Inclan Reyes
Dr. Clemen Domínguez Barrera
Dr. Diego Armando Luna Lerma
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Lauro Quintanilla González
Dr. Juan Carlos Anda Garay
Dr. Gabriel Augusto Fuentes Esparza
Dr. Guadalupe Gordillo Pérez
Dr. José A. Pruneda Padilla
Dr. Francisco Marcial González
Frequently asked questions
What is tuberculous meningitis?
Tuberculous meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, caused by the tuberculosis bacterium. It usually develops gradually and requires careful attention.
Which doctor treats tuberculous meningitis?
Tuberculous Meningitis is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, internist.