Abstract:BACKGROUND Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) still remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in India. Due to lack of early and timely diagnosis of TBM, the fatality rate remains high. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the role of Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) activity in the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in diagnosis of Tubercular meningitis in adults. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 100 patients who presented with sign and symptoms suggestive of meningitis. All the patients were admitted; detailed history and ex… Show more
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