Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your father's symptoms and diagnosis.
TB
meningitis can be well treated with appropriate medicines. Anti-TB medicines should be used for at least 18 months in cases of TB meningitis.
In the first 4-6 months, four drugs such as
isoniazid,
rifampin,
streptomycin and
pyrazinamide are used. After that for the next 12-14 months, three drugs (all except pyrazinamide) are used. In addition, steroids should be used for 4-6 weeks.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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