📋Overview
Tuberculous meningitis (TB meningitis) is a serious form of central nervous system tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is a severe complication of tuberculosis and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to reduce morbidity and mortality.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0041318ICD-10-CM
A17.0
MeSH
D014390
SNOMED CT (US)
58437007
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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