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==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
===Complications===
* Brain damage
* Build-up of fluid between the skull and brain ([[subdural effusion]])
* [[Hearing loss]]
* [[Hydrocephalus]]
* [[Seizures]]
 
===Prognosis===
Tuberculous meningitis is life threatening if untreated. Long-term follow-up is needed to detect repeated infections (recurrences).


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Tuberculous meningitis is life threatening if untreated. Long-term follow-up is needed to detect repeated infections (recurrences).

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