TUBERCULOUS MENINGITIS IN CHILDREN IN THE WESTERN-CAPE - EPIDEMIOLOGY AND OUTCOME

  • 1 January 1985
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 68  (2) , 75-78
Abstract
The incidence of tuberculous meningitis in children was determined using hospital records as well as local authority notifications. One hundred and eighty-five cases occurred over a 3-year period. The age-specific incidence in the 0-14-year-old group was 7,5/100 000. In only 28 cases was the disease at an early stage when treatment was commenced. Young age and late-stage disease at presentation were associated with a poor outcome. The associated morbidity and mortality rates were high; the mortality rate was 24%, and nearly 50% of patients were left with a residual disability.

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