Risk factors of poor developmental outcome in children with tuberculous meningitis.
Childs Nerv Syst
; 39(4): 1029-1039, 2023 04.
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| ID: mdl-36525135
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Neurodevelopmental delay is a significant long-term complication of childhood tuberculous meningitis (TBM). The objective of this study was to assess risk factors for neurodevelopmental delay in children with TBM.METHODS:
We conducted a retrospective cohort study of children diagnosed with TBM at Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa, over a 30-year period between 1985 and 2015. We assessed the relationship between demographic, clinical, laboratory and neuro-imaging characteristics, and cognitive impairment at the conclusion of anti-tuberculous treatment. Poor outcome was defined as moderate-to severe cognitive impairment.RESULTS:
A total of 327 TBM patients were included, 71 (21.7%) suffered a poor outcome. Multivariate analysis revealed that decreased level of consciousness (adjusted OR (aOR) 4.68; 95%CI 2.43-13.88; p = 0.005), brainstem dysfunction (aOR 3.20; 95%CI 1.70-6.00; p < 0.001), and radiological infarction (aOR 3.47; 95%CI 1.87-6.45; p < 0.001) were associated with a poor developmental outcome. Left hemispherical (single and multiple) stroke and bilateral stroke were associated with poor developmental outcomes.CONCLUSION:
Certain neurological signs as well as radiological infarct characteristics are important predictors of poor developmental outcome. Anticipation of the likely level of cognitive impairment at diagnosis allows more accurate prognostication and prompt institution of supportive and rehabilitative measures, after the acute illness.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tuberculose Meníngea
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article