Open AccessTuberculous Meningitis in Children: Treatment Outcomes at Discharge and Its Associated Factors in Eastern Ethiopia: A Five Years Retrospective Study
Author(s) -
Ahmed Abdella,
Endayen Deginet,
Fitsum Weldegebreal,
Indeshaw Ketema,
Bajrond Eshetu,
Assefa Desalew
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
infection and drug resistance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.033
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1178-6973
DOI - 10.2147/idr.s365753
Subject(s) - medicine , tuberculous meningitis , odds ratio , confidence interval , pediatrics , meningitis , logistic regression , retrospective cohort study , checklist , medical record , psychology , cognitive psychology
Tuberculous meningitis is a serious public health problem, particularly in low-income countries. It is associated with high rates of mortality and morbidity. The outcome of tuberculous meningitis in children is not well documented in Ethiopia, particularly in eastern Ethiopia. This study aimed to determine the treatment outcomes of tuberculous meningitis at discharge and its associated factors in eastern Ethiopia.