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 |
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Article number | e231524 |
Journal | BMJ Case Reports |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 2 Jan 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- TB and other respiratory infections
- infection (neurology)
- neuroopthalmology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)