Paradoxical reactions in the form of Optochiasmatic arachnoiditis and stroke in An immunocompetent girl with tuberculous Meningitis- a case report
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چکیده
The paradoxical response is characterized by clinical or radiologic worsening of pre-existing lesions the appearance new following initiation treatment for tuberculosis (TB). has raised questions about accuracy diagnosis, potential failure, and presence an underlying disease, making it important topic care clinicians. In this case report, we present paradox reaction a 14 year old girl diagnosed treated TB meningitis. This healthy immune successfully with steroids, discuss importance treating progression despite use effective anti-TB drugs. Bangladesh J Medicine 2023; 34(3): 245-251
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عنوان ژورنال: Bangladesh Journal of Medicine
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1023-1986', '2408-8366']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v34i3.68433