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Editorial
. 2019 Nov 19:4:181.
doi: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15591.1. eCollection 2019.

Tuberculous meningitis: new tools and new approaches required

James A Seddon  1   2 , Guy E Thwaites  3   4 ; Tuberculous Meningitis International Research Consortium
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Editorial

Tuberculous meningitis: new tools and new approaches required

James A Seddon et al. Wellcome Open Res. .

Abstract

Tuberculous meningitis is the most severe form of tuberculosis and causes widespread mortality and morbidity. Understanding of the epidemiology and pathogenesis is incomplete, and the optimal diagnosis and treatment are poorly defined. To generate research collaboration and coordination, as well as to promote sharing of ideas and advocacy efforts, the International Tuberculous Meningitis Research Consortium was formed in 2009. During the most recent meeting of this group in Lucknow, India, in March 2019, the Consortium decided to bring together key articles on tuberculous meningitis in one supplement. The supplement covers recent scientific updates, expert perspectives on specific clinical challenges, consensus statements on how to conduct research, and a set of priorities for future investigation.

Keywords: Consortium; TBM; Tuberculosis; Tuberculous meningitis.

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Conflict of interest statement

No competing interests were disclosed.

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