Tuberculosis meningitis is contagious and is it easy to recur?

Tuberculous meningitis is a disease with a severe prognosis with a very high mortality and sequelae after treatment. So does tuberculous meningitis recur and how to prevent this dangerous disease?

Tuberculosis in general and tuberculous meningitis in particular are both extremely dangerous diseases, because they are contagious and have the ability to spread rapidly from person to person.
Tuberculosis meningococcal disease is extrapulmonary tuberculosis caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which attacks through the bloodstream and enters the human brain directly.
Meningococcal TB is not so common because it accounts for only 5% of all TB cases, but it is considered by the health industry to be a very dangerous disease because of its mortality rate up to 80% and the cure rate but leaving many serious sequelae is also very high.
Tuberculosis meningococcal disease can occur in many different subjects, from children 1-5 years old to adults aged 20-50, in which the rate of men infected is higher than that of women.

"Does tuberculous meningitis recur?" The answer is that tuberculosis can completely recur. After being cured, if the patient's immune system is not strengthened as well as close contact with other infected people.
Second, tuberculous meningitis is very contagious; Because TB bacteria can spread in the air and enter the human body through the respiratory tract. Moreover, after TB bacteria enter the human body, they will not directly cause disease, but will hide and wait for the opportunity to develop disease
In addition, to answer the question of why TB meningitis is dangerous, we We will evaluate the prognosis of this disease. Often cases are detected at a late stage, if not treated promptly, it is very easy to suffer from respiratory failure, brain edema or even death. Besides, even if brain TB is cured, there is a high risk of leaving dangerous sequels such as: epilepsy, intellectual disability, strabismus or blindness, endocrine disorders, vestibular disorders , paralysis...
All the sequelae left by tuberculous meningitis need a lot of time to recover or cannot be recovered, seriously affecting the patient's life as well as the economy.

Currently, in addition to clinical examination, doctors will diagnose tuberculosis of the brain through cerebrospinal fluid analysis techniques, biochemical tests, molecular biochemical techniques, brain CT scans, X-rays - radiographs and MRIs.
Regarding the treatment of tuberculous meningitis, the regimen is similar to the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis and requires the patient to actively cooperate in the treatment process.
At the beginning of the treatment, the doctor will do a total attack and then use the drug for a long time. The treatment of tuberculous meningitis usually takes a long time, an average of 6-12 months, depending on three factors: the severity of the disease, the patient's ability to absorb drugs and the bacteria's resistance to drugs.
In general, tuberculous meningitis is very dangerous; Because of the high mortality rate and severe sequelae after recovery, the treatment costs for this disease are also very expensive.

Meningococcal TB is a contagious disease and is completely preventable if the following measures are followed:
Limit contact with people with TB disease because pathogenic bacteria can be transmitted through the respiratory tract, be equipped full protective clothing such as gloves, masks when in close contact with people with tuberculosis. Each individual should be conscious of protecting and promoting their own health, should not share food or utensils of sick people. The dishes and utensils of the sick person should be sterilized. The sick person should be isolated until they are cured. Strengthening the immune system is the best method to limit the occurrence of brain tuberculosis. Bacteria only cause damage to the patient when the immune system is weakened. Regularly exercise your body through exercise, eating, and supplementing with foods rich in vitamins and proteins.... Clean your body, keep your mind relaxed, stress-free, and get enough sleep. . With the criterion that prevention is better than cure, vaccination is a useful method to help you minimize the risk of meningitis in particular and tuberculosis in general. The tuberculosis vaccine called Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) helps the body develop antibodies against the bacteria that cause the disease and reduces the risk of getting sick.

To prevent meningitis, Vinmec International Hospital currently provides BCG vaccination service produced by Vaccines and Medical Biologicals company, suitable for the age to be vaccinated, ensuring safety. from the check-in, storage to use.
The advantages of vaccination at Vinmec include:
Children will be examined by pediatricians - vaccines, fully screened for physical and health problems, counseling on vaccines - Vaccination and vaccination regimens, how to monitor and care for children after vaccination before ordering vaccination according to the latest recommendations of the Ministry of Health & World Health Organization to ensure the best effectiveness and safest for children. A team of experienced and professional pediatric doctors and nurses, understand children's psychology and apply effective pain relief methods for children during the vaccination process. 100% of vaccinated children were monitored for 30 minutes after vaccination and reassessed before leaving. Undertake medical supervision before, during and after vaccination at Vinmec Health System and always have an emergency team ready to coordinate with the vaccination department to handle cases of anaphylaxis, respiratory failure - circulatory arrest, ensuring Ensure timely and correct handling when incidents occur. The vaccination room is airy, with a play area, helping children feel comfortable as if they are walking and have a good mentality before and after vaccination. Vaccines are imported and stored in a modern cold storage system, with a cold chain that meets GSP standards, keeping vaccines in the best conditions to ensure quality. Parents will receive a reminder message before the vaccination date and their child's vaccination information will be synchronized with the national immunization information system. Vinmec International General Hospital is currently providing a Package Immunization Program with a variety of vaccines for different audiences from infants, young children, adults, and women before and during pregnancy. . In addition, when a patient chooses to treat tuberculous meningitis at Vinmec, the customer will receive the best medical services, fully equipped with equipment and a team of qualified and dedicated doctors and nurses to treat.
To register for vaccinations for children at Vinmec International General Hospital system. Please make an appointment at the website to be served.