Tuberculous MeningitisCHCUMSDIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND GASTROENTEROLOGYGASTROENTEROLOGYNovember 24th, 20041EPIDEMIOLOGY - TBM Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM)u The younger the children, the more readily to develop TBM. u 60% in Children aged 1-3 yearsu Death rate: 15-30%2TBM (Tuberculous meningitis)u TBM is the most serious complication of tuberculosis in children and is usually fatal without treatment.u TBM always be a part of systemic disseminated tubercu
