ArticleCureus2025
An Unfortunate Case of Tuberculous Meningitis in a 25-Year-Old Primigravida in the Postpartum Period.
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Abstract
Tuberculosis remains a significant global health concern, with substantial diagnostic challenges in extrapulmonary tuberculosis, particularly in vulnerable states like pregnancy and the postpartum period. The postpartum period is associated with significant immunomodulation that can predispose women to reactivation or progression of tuberculosis. A healthy 25-year-old woman who presented to the obstetrics and gynaecology department with premature rupture of membranes, delivered vaginally while being on conservative management. In the postpartum period, she developed high-grade fever with chills and headache, which progressed to altered sensorium and diplopia. The patient underwent imaging and lumbar puncture after informed consent and was diagnosed with tubercular meningitis. TB can present with non-specific symptoms. Recognition of risk factors for TB is crucial for prompt diagnosis and treatment of this deadly disease.
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