Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and active tuberculosis

James Kerr Grieve; Scott Day; David Connell; Jonathan O'Riordan

doi:10.1136/bcr-2019-231524

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and active tuberculosis

James Kerr Grieve, Scott Day, David Connell, Jonathan O'Riordan (Lead / Corresponding author)

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Abstract

Tuberculosis is on the rise again. It brings with it potential for neurological involvement both as a direct infection and as a parainfectious process. Accordingly we report the development of neurological problems affecting a 48-year-old patient's vision and sensation while being treated for active tuberculosis. At its nadir her vision deteriorated to nil perception of light and she had a sensory level to T10. Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder was diagnosed. We discuss our management strategy with neuromodulation in the context of active tuberculosis infection.

Original language	English
Article number	e231524
Journal	BMJ Case Reports
Volume	13
Issue number	1
Early online date	2 Jan 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2019-231524
Publication status	Published - 2 Jan 2020

Keywords

TB and other respiratory infections
infection (neurology)
neuroopthalmology

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