Tuberculous Meningitis

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (15 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

7

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

2 Sep 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) manifests extrapulmonary tuberculosis caused by the seeding of the meninges with the bacilli of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). MTB is first introduced into the host by droplet inhalation infecting the alveolar macrophage. The primary infection localizes in the lung with dissemination to the lymph nodes. At this point in the infectious process, a high degree of bacteremia can seed the entire body. In TBM, the meninges are seeded by MTB and form subependymal collections called Rich foci. These foci can rupture into the subarachnoid space and cause an intense inflammatory response resulting in meningitis symptoms. The exudates caused by this response can encase cranial nerves and cause nerve palsies. They can entrap blood vessels, causing vasculitis, and block cerebral spinal fluid flow, leading to hydrocephalus. These immune responses can lead to complications associated with TBM and chronic sequela in patients who recover from TBM.

Participants in this course gain critical knowledge on evaluating, managing, and preventing TBM, including the latest public health strategies to combat this global health challenge. The course focuses on enhancing the ability to diagnose TBM early and initiate appropriate treatment swiftly, including managing drug-resistant cases. By emphasizing the importance of interprofessional collaboration, the course demonstrates how coordinated efforts among infectious disease specialists, neurologists, public health professionals, and other healthcare professionals can significantly improve patient outcomes. This collaborative approach is crucial in reducing mortality rates and preventing long-term neurological complications in patients affected by TBM.


UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-4646-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Differentiate tuberculosis meningiti from other causes of meningitis using appropriate diagnostic tools, including cerebrospinal fluid analysis and imaging techniques.

  • Implement current treatment protocols for tuberculosis meningitis, including the management of drug-resistant cases, to optimize patient outcomes.

  • Apply public health guidelines and preventative measures to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis meningitis in vulnerable populations.

  • Communicate the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to enhance care delivery for patients with tuberculous meningitis.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
Disease/Drug Therapy Related


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  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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