Accession Number:

AD1081333

Title:

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Meningoencephalomyelitis Induced Optic Nerve Atrophy and Permanent Blindness

Descriptive Note:

Conference Paper

Corporate Author:

Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston United States

Personal Author(s):

• Rendo,Matthew L
• Vasquez,Adrianna

Report Date:

2019-04-12

Pagination or Media Count:

1.0

Abstract:

One third of the worlds population is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis MTB. Central nervous system CNS infections account for less than 1 of cases. Rarely does it result in irreversible neurologic deficits

Descriptors:

• optic nerve
• mycobacterium tuberculosis
• central nervous system
• infection

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE