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S. Hadidy 1, A.R. El Aktaa 2, A. Matar 2, A.K. Zakeria 2
1-Department of Clinical Pathology, A leppo University Hospital, A leppo, Syria. 2-Department of Pediatrics Aleppo University Hospital, Aleppo, Syria.
Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 8, No.1. July 1984: 29-34
Abstract
Fifty cases of tuberculous meningitis were diagnosed in the department of pediatrics at Aleppo University hospital, Syria, between (he years 1976-1979. Various epidemiological data about tile seriousness and the comparatively high incidence of this disease have been discussed. Most children (54%) were seen between the age of 1-3 years, and a high percentage (62%) came to hospital in the third stage. Eighteen children (36%) died, and the mortality rate was higher in the first year of life. Tuberculin testing was positive in 50 % of children, while X-ray showed 54% of children to have signs of chest TB, and 8% signs of increased intracranial pressure.
Keywords: Tuberculous Meningitis in Children in Northern Parts of Syria: Part I Epidemiology
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